Description
Spooky Chorizo Hand Pies are savory, portable treats filled with a spicy chorizo and pork mixture, accented with paprika and garlic, and layered with melty Oaxaca and Manchego cheeses inside a flaky homemade pie crust. Perfect for Halloween parties or a fun snack.
Ingredients
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Pie Dough:
- 16 oz all-purpose flour, preferably chilled (4 cups, spooned and leveled)
- 1 heaped teaspoon sea salt
- 170 g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (6 oz / 1 1/2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup chilled water, plus 2-3 tablespoons more if needed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Chorizo Filling:
- 255 g ground chorizo (9 oz, beef or pork)
- 285 g minced pork (10 oz, can be substituted with beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- Salt to taste
To Assemble:
- 170 g Oaxaca cheese (6 oz / 1 1/2 cups, shredded)
- 170 g Manchego cheese (6 oz / 1 1/2 cups, shredded)
- Room temperature water, to seal pie edges
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together water, egg, and vinegar, then gradually add to flour mixture, mixing until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook chorizo, minced pork, paprika, onion, garlic, cayenne (if using), and salt until meat is fully cooked and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into rectangles or desired hand pie shapes.
- Assemble Pies: Place a spoonful of chorizo filling on half of each dough piece. Top with shredded Oaxaca and Manchego cheeses. Brush edges with water and fold over, sealing tightly with a fork.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat egg and brush over tops of pies for a golden finish.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Dough can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For extra spiciness, increase cayenne pepper to taste.
- Use different cheese combinations if Oaxaca and Manchego are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg