Italian Sausage Empanadas

By polledl

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 can (14.5 oz) pizza sauce
• 1 can (12 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Jr Golden Layers® buttermilk refrigerated biscuits
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 egg, beaten

Details

Preparation time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1 In large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the pizza sauce. (Reserve remaining pizza sauce).
2 Heat oven to 375° F. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; divide each in half horizontally, forming 20 rounds. Press or roll each round into 4-inch circle.
3 Place 1 tablespoon meat mixture in center of each circle. Top each with cheese; press lightly. Fold dough over filling to form half circle, stretching to fit. Press edges together; seal and prick top with fork. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; brush with beaten egg.
4 Bake at 375°F. for 9 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
5 Meanwhile, heat remaining pizza sauce in small saucepan over low heat until hot. Serve warm empanadas with pizza sauce for dipping.