"For a stick-to-your-ribs main dish that's deliciously different, give this pie a try! The Italian sausage goes so well with mashed potatoes, and both get a new twist served in a crust and cut into wedges. My family is always glad to see me preparing this dish. -Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 cup (8 ounces) cream-style cottage cheese
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1 egg
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1-1/2 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons butter, melted
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
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Cherry tomatoes, quartered
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Minced fresh parsley, optional