Monterey Sausage Pie

Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For the crust:
1 ready-made pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Optional: Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) for a nice shine
For the filling:
450g minced pork sausage (or turkey sausage for a lighter version)
500g grated Monterey Jack cheese (plus extra for garnish)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
250g double cream (or half-and-half for a creamier texture)
Salt and pepper, to taste
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