ITALIAN POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy duty foil.
• Bake at 450 for 7 minutes.
• Reduce oven heat to 350.
• Brown sausage and drain well.
• Place cottage cheese and egg into blender and process until smooth.
• Stir into potatoes along with the sour cream and seasonings.
• Place sausage in paster shell and top with potatoes.
• Drizzle with butter.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
• Sprinkle with cheese and let stand until melted.
• Serve.