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Kale and Sausage Hand Pies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 350
Delicious handheld pies filled with savory sausage, kale, and cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

sweet Italian sausage

  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage

onion

  • 1 medium medium onion

crusted fennel seed

  • 2 tsp crusted fennel seed

smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

kale (green or red, stems removed)

  • 1 bunch kale (stems removed)

salt and pepper

  • to taste salt and pepper

refrigerated pie crust doughs

  • 2 doughs refrigerated pie crust doughs (from the dairy case)

egg

  • 1 egg

romano cheese

  • 1/4 cup romano cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cook sausage in olive oil until browned, then add onion and cook until soft. Stir in fennel seeds and paprika, then fold in kale until wilted. Cool mixture.
  • Divide pie crusts into quarters, fill with sausage-kale mixture, fold over, and seal edges.
  • Brush with egg wash, cut vents, sprinkle with cheese and fennel seeds, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kale, Sausage