The Kitchn: Cheeseburger hand pies perfect for quick lunch, dinner
Tidy up the edges of each pie with the pizza or pastry cutter, then crimp shut with the tines of a fork. Poke the top of the pastry a few times to vent the pies.
Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash. Place on one of the prepared baking sheets.
Repeat with the remaining dough, beef filling, cheese and egg wash.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until each pie is gorgeously golden-brown. Cool to room temperature on a rack in preparation for freezing -- or serve immediately!
Recipe notes:
To freeze the hand pies: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Place the cooked pies in a single layer on the baking sheet -- it's OK if they are close to one another, as long as they don't overlap. Freeze on the baking sheet for about 1 hour until the pies are completely frozen through. Transfer the frozen pies to a gallon-size freezer bag, or wrap each individually in foil. Freeze up to three months.
To reheat frozen hand pies: Frozen pies can be heated in a 350 F oven for 10 minutes, or microwaved for 3 to 4 minutes.
(Casey Barber is a contributor to TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
