Description
These Cajun Potato and Cheddar Sausage Hand Pies are the perfect savory snack or appetizer, combining smoky sausage, cheesy goodness, and seasoned vegetables wrapped in flaky pizza dough. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re ideal for game day, parties, or a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 Eckrich Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links, diced
- 12 oz. diced breakfast potatoes
- 10 oz. diced carrots
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups cheddar, jack and/or mozzarella cheese (any combination)
- 2 refrigerated pizza dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine diced sausage, potatoes, carrots, Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cheese. Mix well and set aside.
- Roll out 1 pizza dough to a 16×12-inch rectangle on parchment paper. Cut into 16 rectangles (approx. 4×3 inches).
- Space each dough rectangle about 1/2 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheet. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling in the center of each, leaving a 1 1/4-inch border.
- Roll out and cut the second pizza dough into 16 matching rectangles. Place over filled bottoms and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with cooked chicken or ground beef for variety.
- To make it spicier, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling.
- Brush tops with egg wash for a shinier golden finish.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg