Italian Impossible Pie
So easy and so cheesy!

If you’ve never made an Impossible Pie before, this Italian version is a great place to start. It’s one of those old-school, no-fuss recipes where everything comes together almost like magic. The Bisquick forms its own soft crust while it bakes, so there’s no rolling or pressing dough involved. The filling is simple and hearty, equally well suited for breakfast or dinner.


Mild Italian sausage is browned with onion, green pepper, and garlic until everything is softened and cooked through. Mozzarella and parmesan are gently mixed in, adding just the right amount of richness without making things too heavy. Once that mixture is spooned into the pie dish, most of the work is already done!


The batter is just as easy. Eggs, evaporated milk, Bisquick, and dried herbs get whisked together into a smooth mixture. Basil, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes give it that familiar Italian flavor without overpowering the sausage and cheese. This mixture gets poured right over the filling, soaking down into all the layers.

After a short bake, the pie comes out golden on top and set in the middle. It slices cleanly and holds together beautifully, making it perfect for dinner or even leftovers the next day. Serve it with a simple salad and you’ve got a comforting, homemade meal that feels like it took a lot more effort than it actually did.

Italian Impossible Pie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup Bisquick mix
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9-inch pie dish, then set aside.
- In a large skillet, add onion and green pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sausage, breaking sausage into small pieces and cooking until fully browned. Drain off excess grease, then gently mix in the cheese.
- Spoon the sausage mixture into the prepared pie dish and spread into an even layer.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, bisquick, and seasonings.
- Pour milk mixture over the pie dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden. Serve warm.
Recipe adapted from Thesouthernladycooks.com