PORK POCKET PASTIES

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I'm in my 70's and have spent many happy hours in the kitchen. I most often cook from scratch, but I can't resist these delectable pasties that call for frozen has browns.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the hash browns, carrot, onion, salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Spoon into pitas. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet; brush outside of pitas with butter. Bake at 400° for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.