MINI SAUSAGE PIES

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The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies-which makes them even better! -Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 pound bulk sage pork sausage
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheets; roll each into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Using a floured cutter, cut twelve 4-in. circles from 1 sheet; press onto bottoms and up sides of ungreased muffin cups. Using a floured cutter, cut twelve 3-1/2-in. circles from remaining sheet., Mix sausage, green onions, apricots and spices lightly but thoroughly. Place 1/4 cup mixture into each pastry cup. Brush edges of smaller pastry circles with egg; place over pies, pressing edges to seal. Brush with egg. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in filling reads 160°, 30-35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Freeze option: Cool baked pies and freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw pies in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through, 14-17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 36g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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