Flaky Cheeseburger Hand Pies
These Flaky Cheeseburger Hand Pies. Bring together all the best elements of a classic cheeseburger. In a fun, portable form. The seasoned ground chuck. Cooked with onions and spices. Is perfectly complemented by gooey melted cheese. And a buttery, flaky crust. With a hint of ketchup, and mustard. And optional pickle relish inside. These hand pies capture. The full cheeseburger experience. In every bite. They’re easy to make and versatile. And perfect for a quick meal. Or a tasty snack. That the whole family will love.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of ground chuck
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of unsalted butter
- 1/2 a sweet yellow onion finely diced
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp of onion powder
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- 4 slices of American cheese or your preferred cheese
- 16.3 oz. of Pillsbury Original Crescent Rounds
- Ketchup to taste
- Yellow mustard to taste
- Dill pickle relish optional
- 4 tbsp of melted salted butter
- Flake sea salt freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Position the oven rack. In the middle. And preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet. By lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet. Over medium heat. Brown the ground chuck. Breaking it up. As it cooks. Once browned, drain the excess fat. By transferring the beef. To a plate lined with paper towels.
- Using the same skillet. Sauté the diced onion. Until it becomes soft. And translucent. Add the drained beef back to the skillet. Along with the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well. And cook for an additional minute. Before removing from heat.
- On a lightly floured surface. Separate the Crescent Rounds. And roll each piece. Into a 6-inch circle.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture. In the center of each dough round. Leaving about a 1/2-inch border. Around the edges. Drizzle the beef with ketchup, and mustard. And pickle relish if desired. Add half a piece of American cheese on top.
- To form the hand pies. Bring the edges of the dough together in thirds from the base. Pinching the dough. At the top to seal. This will create. A slightly triangular shape. Place the assembled hand pies. On the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each hand pie. With melted butter. Then sprinkle with flake sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried parsley.
- Bake in the preheated oven. For 20-30 minutes. Or until the pies are golden brown.
- Allow them to cool. For about 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To make these Flaky Cheeseburger Hand Pies gluten-free. Simply substitute the crescent dough. With a gluten-free alternative. Many stores carry gluten-free pie crust. Or pastry dough. That will work just as well. Additionally, ensure that all other ingredients. Such as the ketchup, mustard, and seasonings. Are certified gluten-free. With these simple adjustments. You can enjoy. All the delicious flavors of these hand pies. Without worrying about gluten. Making them a perfect choice. For those with dietary restrictions.