Best Tampa Cuban Hand Pies Recipes

CHEESY HAM AND TOT CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. Place 4 potato nuggets in each muffin tin. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Use the bottom of a 1/4-cup measure to press the potatoes into the bottom and part way up the sides. Return to the oven and bake 12 minutes more.
• Divide ham among cups. Bake for 10 minutes more or until cups are crisp and brown and ham is heated through. Remove from oven.
• Divide cheese among cups. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden. Remove from tins. Garnish with green onions or chives.

CHEESY CARAMELIZED ONION HAND PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms; saute until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over low heat. Stir in sliced onions. Cook onions, uncovered, until liquid evaporates and onions turn golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir occasionally so onions don't burn.
• Return mushrooms to the skillet. Stir in bacon, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Roll out pie crusts on a flat, lightly floured surface. Cut each crust into three 5-inch rounds. Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl; brush lightly around the edge of each round.
• Divide the onion mixture evenly among the 6 rounds, placing it in the center. Top each with Gruyere cheese. Bring the sides of the dough to meet in the middle, forming a semi-circle shape. Press to seal and crimp the edges with a fork.
• Cut 2 small slits into each hand pie for steam to escape. Brush the top of the pies with the remaining egg wash if desired. Transfer pies to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet and serve hot out of the oven or at room temperature.

CHILI DOG HAND PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut the pie crusts in half. Lay 1 half crust on a cutting board and top with 1/4 of the Cheddar cheese, 1/4 of the chili, 1/4 of the hot dog pieces, and 1/4 of the onion. Firmly fold over the crust and pinch the edges to seal contents inside; transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 3 crusts. Slice the top of each pie with a knife to allow steam to escape.
• Bake pies in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool a bit before serving.