Cheesy Tomato Hand Pies
Serves: Makes about 9
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup pimiento cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Cream Cheese Pie Dough (recipe follows)
Instructions
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. On prepared pan, place tomatoes, and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes; pat dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, pimiento cheese, and basil. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll Cream Cheese Pie Dough to ⅛-inch thickness. Using a 3½-inch round cutter, cut dough, rerolling scraps once, to create 18 circles. Place 9 dough circles onto prepared pan; brush egg mixture onto edges of circles; spoon 1½ tablespoons tomato mixture in center of circles. Top with remaining dough circles; crimp edges together with a fork.
  5. Brush egg mixture on top crusts. Using a sharp knife, cut a small “X” into each top crust.
  6. Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Kitchen Tip: Any variety and color of tomato can be used in this recipe and produces delicious results.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/cheesy-tomato-hand-pies/