In the realm of culinary fusions, few combinations can rival the tantalizing flavors of smoky sausage and sweet, crisp peppers. These two culinary wonders unite in perfect harmony to create a symphony of tastes that will delight your palate. And when you enclose these delectable ingredients in a flaky, golden crust, you've got yourself a true masterpiece—mini smoked sausage and pepper hand pies. These handheld pockets of goodness are perfect for on-the-go snacking, lunch breaks, or even as a delightful appetizer at your next gathering. Whether you prefer your hand pies with a classic all-butter crust or a more rustic whole-wheat option, the possibilities are endless. So grab your apron and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC SMOKED SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Sliced smoked sausage is sauteed with onions and red and green bell peppers for a quick and colorful weeknight dinner.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Saute sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Add olive oil, onion, peppers and oregano, cooking until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 671.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SWEET AND SPICY SAUSAGE AND MINI RAINBOW PEPPERS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add peppers, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, granulated garlic, salt and pepper to a large skillet and toss to coat. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and saute the peppers until they start to get slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Nestle in the sausages amongst the peppers and lower the heat to low, then cover and gently simmer until the sausages are about 145 degrees F, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the sausage from the skillet and grill until charred and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Place back in the skillet with the mini sweet peppers and serve.
MINI SMOKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HAND PIES
In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make cooking easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a clever take on smoked sausage and peppers in a handheld size ideal for weeknight dinners.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add sausage; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Add peppers and onion; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in Worcestershire, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Unroll pie crusts on work surface. Cut out twelve 5-inch circles, re-rolling dough scraps as needed.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into center of each circle; top with 1/2 a cheese slice. Fold each circle over into a semicircle and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Place pies on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together egg and water; brush over tops of pies. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 488.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MINI SAUSAGE PIES
The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies-which makes them even better! -Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheets; roll each into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Using a floured cutter, cut twelve 4-in. circles from 1 sheet; press onto bottoms and up sides of ungreased muffin cups. Using a floured cutter, cut twelve 3-1/2-in. circles from remaining sheet., Mix sausage, green onions, apricots and spices lightly but thoroughly. Place 1/4 cup mixture into each pastry cup. Brush edges of smaller pastry circles with egg; place over pies, pressing edges to seal. Brush with egg. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in filling reads 160°, 30-35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Freeze option: Cool baked pies and freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw pies in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through, 14-17 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 36g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MINI SMOKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HAND PIES
In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make cooking easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a clever take on smoked sausage and peppers in a handheld size ideal for weeknight dinners.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add sausage; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Add peppers and onion; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in Worcestershire, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Unroll pie crusts on work surface. Cut out twelve 5-inch circles, re-rolling dough scraps as needed.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into center of each circle; top with 1/2 a cheese slice. Fold each circle over into a semicircle and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Place pies on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together egg and water; brush over tops of pies. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 488.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MINI SMOKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HAND PIES
In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make cooking easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a clever take on smoked sausage and peppers in a handheld size ideal for weeknight dinners.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add sausage; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Add peppers and onion; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in Worcestershire, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Unroll pie crusts on work surface. Cut out twelve 5-inch circles, re-rolling dough scraps as needed.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into center of each circle; top with 1/2 a cheese slice. Fold each circle over into a semicircle and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Place pies on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together egg and water; brush over tops of pies. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 488.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MINI SMOKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HAND PIES
In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make cooking easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a clever take on smoked sausage and peppers in a handheld size ideal for weeknight dinners.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add sausage; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Add peppers and onion; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in Worcestershire, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Unroll pie crusts on work surface. Cut out twelve 5-inch circles, re-rolling dough scraps as needed.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into center of each circle; top with 1/2 a cheese slice. Fold each circle over into a semicircle and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Place pies on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together egg and water; brush over tops of pies. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 488.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the bell peppers and onions. This will help to ensure that the vegetables are evenly cut and cook evenly.
- Cook the sausage and vegetables until they are browned. This will help to develop the flavor of the filling.
- Use a refrigerated pie crust to save time. If you are using a homemade pie crust, be sure to chill it before rolling it out.
- Cut the pie dough into 12 equal pieces. This will help to ensure that the hand pies are all the same size.
- Fill each pie dough circle with about 1/4 cup of the sausage and vegetable filling. Be sure to leave a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the dough.
- Fold the pie dough circles in half and crimp the edges to seal. Be sure to seal the edges tightly so that the filling does not leak out.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This will help to prevent the pies from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the hand pies at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the hand pies cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Conclusion:
Mini Smoked Sausage and Pepper Hand Pies are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or tailgating. The combination of smoky sausage, bell peppers, and onions is sure to please everyone. These hand pies can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave, making them a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give these Mini Smoked Sausage and Pepper Hand Pies a try.
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