Spicy Ham and Cheddar Hand Pies
Spicy ham and cheddar in a savory empanada. Yields 8 (4 inch) hand pies
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ c ham, diced small
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (use less if your ham is salty)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (depending on your taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Prepare pie dough.
- Mix all filling ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Separate pie dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball into a 4" diameter circle. Once all the dough has been rolled, begin to fill the hand pies. Place 2 -3 tablespoon of filling slightly off-center of each circle. Moisten the edges of the dough. Fold dough over filling and press firmly around the edge to seal.
- Repeat with remaining and filling.
- Bake hand pies for 25-30 minutes on a cookie sheet, until golden brown.