Cajun Oyster Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound dry pork sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 (10 ounce) cans oysters, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Stir in the oysters and sausage.
7. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
8. Roll out the pie crusts and cut into strips.
9. Weave the strips over the filling, trim the edges, and crimp to seal.
10. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving for 8 people)

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Creamy and rich
• Perfectly balanced Cajun spices
• Flaky and buttery crust

User Comments:

• "This pie is a masterpiece! The Cajun flavors are incredible, and the creamy filling is to die for."
• "The crust was perfectly flaky, and the filling was so hearty and satisfying."
• "I loved the combination of oysters and sausage. It's a unique and delicious dish that I'll definitely make again."
• "This pie was a hit at our party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was."
• "I highly recommend this recipe. It's a perfect dish for special occasions or simply a comforting meal on a cold night."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to drain the oysters well before adding them to the pie filling.
• If you don't have a pie plate, you can use a deep dish baking dish.
• Serve the pie hot with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or ranch dressing.