Best Italian Sausage Empanadas Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE EMPANADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Stir in 6 tbsp pizza sauce. Preheat oven to 375. Separate dough into 20 biscuits. Roll or press each round into a 4" circle. Place 1 tbsp meat mixture in center of each circle. Top each with cheese; press lightly. Fold dough over filling to form half-circle. Press edges together; seal and prick top with fork. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with beaten egg. Bake 9-14 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, heat remaining pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until hot. Serve alongside empanadas for dipping.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE EMPANADAS

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the pizza sauce. (Reserve remaining pizza sauce).
• Heat oven to 375° F. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; divide each in half horizontally, forming 20 rounds. Press or roll each round into 4-inch circle.
• Place 1 tablespoon meat mixture in center of each circle. Top each with cheese; press lightly. Fold dough over filling to form half circle, stretching to fit. Press edges together; seal and prick top with fork. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; brush with beaten egg.
• Bake at 375°F. for 9 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining pizza sauce in small saucepan over low heat until hot. Serve warm empanadas with pizza sauce for dipping.