Broccoli & Cheese Hand Pies

Final plated dish of the broccoli and cheese hand pies on a white plate with garnish and lemon slices

4.91 from 55 votes

These broccoli & cheese hand pies are similar to savory turnovers featuring a golden crunchy crust and bursting with cheesy flavor - easy appetizer recipe

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 208kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 head broccoli grated
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
2 sheets ready-made pie dough
Egg plus 1 tablespoon water beaten together

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté the onions for 5 minutes until they soften. Stir in the garlic and broccoli and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
Remove from heat, then stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream, and mix until well blended; set aside.
Cut out 3-4” rounds from the ready-made pie dough.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the broccoli and cheese mixture in the middle if each round, being careful not to overfill them. Fold the pie dough over to make a semi-circle and press the edges together to seal. You can also use a fork to crimp the edges.
Brush the rounds with egg wash. Bake for 20-22 minutes until crispy and golden. This will make about 24.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Make Ahead Tips: You can make the mixture up to 2 days in advance and then stuff the hand pies with the broccoli and cheese mixture when ready.

You can also assemble them completely, brush them with the egg wash, then freeze on a baking sheet. When frozen, store in a ziplock bag or airtight container. When you're ready to bake them, add 10 minutes to the baking time.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

Instead of pie dough, you can use puff pastry. Watch the baking time as it may vary. You want to make sure it's puffed and golden as the signal that they're ready.
You can leave out the cheese and sour cream, but they help to bind the mixture together. You can also use vegan substitutes for the dairy.
If you prefer to make this egg free, you can spray some oil on top of the hand pies before baking them in the oven. Alternatively, brushing them with almond milk works as well.

Equipment: I used the Kitchen Aid food processor to grate the broccoli. You can use any other food processor you have or simple use a grater or knife.

Serving Size: Each serving is for two.

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