Spicy Ham and Cheddar Hand Pies

Spicy ham and cheddar in a savory empanada. Yields 8 (4 inch) hand pies

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese, (shredded)
• 1/4 c ham, (diced small)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp salt ((use less if your ham is salty))
• 1/8 tsp cayenne ((depending on your taste))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2Prepare pie dough.
3. 3Mix all filling ingredients together in a small bowl.
4. 4Separate 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 Tbsp 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.
5. 5Repeat with remaining and filling.
6. 6Bake hand pies for 25-30 minutes on a cookie sheet, until golden brown.