Country ham and cheddar mini hand pies

Hand pies have been a popular portable snack since the Middle Ages and were often enjoyed by European travelers.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Country ham and cheddar mini hand pies

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 slice Country ham
• 4 ounce Cheddar cheese
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold
• 2 tablespoon Ice water
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Cut the cold unsalted butter into small chunks and add them to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles from the dough.
5. Place a slice of country ham and a cube of cheddar cheese in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, then use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the pies.
6. Transfer the mini hand pies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Beat an egg with a little water and brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash.
7. Bake the hand pies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 31g11%

Sugars 1g

Protein 13g26%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.