Italian Sausage Empanadas Recipe

Ingredients

1/2

lb bulk Italian sausage

1

can (14.5 oz) pizza sauce

2

                        cans (6 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (5 Count)

4

oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1

egg, beaten

Preparation

In large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the pizza sauce. (Reserve remaining pizza sauce).

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.

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.

Bake at 375°F. for 9 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, heat remaining pizza sauce in small saucepan over low heat until hot. Serve warm empanadas with pizza sauce for dipping.