Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place pie shell on cookie sheet. Set aside.

Step 2

In a non-stick skillet over medium high heat, cook the sausage until no pink remains.

Step 3

Add the green onion and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pan.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 sausage mixture in pie shell ad sprinkle with 1/2 cheese. Spread remaining sausage over cheese.

Step 5

In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together the half and half, eggs, salt, pepper,and mustard.  Add a few dashes hot sauce, if desired.

Step 6

Pour evenly over sausage. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 7

Place into oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken. Check at 30 minutes and lay a piece of aluminum foil on top to prevent over browning if needed.

Step 8

Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Serve warm.