How To Make Loaded Hand Pies

These Loaded Hand Pies make the perfect festive appetizer, and you can even make them ahead of time!

Can we please talk about appetizers for a hot second? When the holidays start coming around, all I see on my Pinterest are pictures of good, drool-worthy appetizer recipes. However, they tend to all be the same old, same old: dips, bruschettas, and bites with puff pastry. While they are all delicious, sometimes I want to make something different, with a bit more spice, something unexpected.

I was in the middle of an appetizer brainstorming session when it hit me: hand pies. Hand pies make the perfect appetizer because they are small (one or two bites, tops), ready to eat, incredibly easy to make, and a total crowd favorite. I mean, if those aren’t the things that make a great appetizer, then I don’t know what else can be!

So I went to the kitchen and got cooking. The result was so good that I questioned whether to sell or share the recipe with you (just kidding!)

While traditional hand pies are sweet, these are savory and chockful of flavor! While I advise that you go with the original filling because it’s oh-so-good, you can customize it to fit what you have (bacon and cheddar, anyone?).

The best part is that you can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the freezer. Then, you would need to take them out of the freezer and bake them when you want them.

And then? Just load them with the sauce and the chives, totally worth it!

Loaded Hand Pies

These savory Bacon Loaded Hand Pies are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer.  Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an on-the-go treat, these hand pies are sure to satisfy with their hearty, comforting flavors.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, hand pies

Total Time: 4 hours hours

Servings: 4

Calories: 642kcal

Equipment

• food processor
• Mixing Bowls
• plastic wrap
• cooking spray
• Rolling Pin
• cookie cutter
• fork
• baking pan

Ingredients

• 2 Cups flour
• ¼ Cup milk
• ½ stick Butter
• 1 Egg
• ¼ Cup sunflower oil
• Pinch salt
• ½ Cup cooked corn
• ¾ Cup cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp chopped chives
• Alfredo sauce
• honey drizzles

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a food processor, mix the flour, sunflower oil, butter, egg, milk, and salt. Pulse until a round dough is formed.
• Transfer the dough to a floured and flat surface to knead until it becomes sticky (about 4 minutes).
• Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• In a bowl, combine the corn and the cream cheese.
• Remove the dough from the fridge.
• Cut the dough into small pieces, use a rolling pin to make a thin layer, and cut with a cookie cutter to make rounds.
• Place 1 tbsp of the filling on the center, and fold the dough over the filling, seal the edges using a fork.
• Place the loaded pies in the baking pan and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes or until golden.
• Remove from the oven, drizzle Alfredo sauce and honey over them. Top with chive, serve, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Whether hosting a casual get-together, planning a family meal, or simply looking for a satisfying snack, these Loaded Hand Pies are the perfect solution. Packed with bold flavors, easy to customize, and convenient to serve, they bring comfort and creativity to your kitchen. Best of all, they’re a hit for kids and adults alike! Try them, and watch these handheld treats become your favorite at your table.