Boston Baked Beans and Sausage Pie

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Perfect choice, Mitch — Boston Baked Bean and Sausage Pie is hearty, old-school, and right up your alley. It’s like baked beans, bangers, and pot pie all rolled into one dish. Here’s a traditional-style recipe made for a home cook who likes flavor and substance.

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🥧 Boston Baked Bean & Sausage Pie

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 3 cups baked beans (homemade or canned — use your own if you’ve got them)
• 1 lb (450 g) thick sausages (pork, beef, or bangers), cut into chunks or coins
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp molasses (or brown sugar for a lighter sweetness)
• 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 1 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)

For the topping:

• 1 cup flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• ½ cup milk (plus a bit more if needed)
  —OR— use 1 sheet of ready-made pie crust or biscuit dough if you want it easy.

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Instructions

1. Cook the sausages

   • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the sausage pieces until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the onions and garlic

   • In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

3. Make the sauce

   • Stir in molasses, mustard, ketchup (or tomato paste), vinegar, and Worcestershire.
   • Add the baked beans and browned sausage back in. Stir gently until everything’s well combined.
   • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.

4. Assemble the pie

   • Pour the bean-and-sausage mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish or deep baking dish.

5. Make the biscuit topping

   • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk until it forms a soft dough.
   • Drop spoonfuls of dough over the filling, or roll it out to cover the top.

6. Bake

   • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.

7. Serve

   • Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. It’s great with a bit of coleslaw or a green salad on the side.

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Optional additions

• Add ½ cup cooked bacon or salt pork for a smoky flavor.
• A pinch of smoked paprika adds depth.
• Use maple syrup instead of molasses for a New England twist.

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