Simple Mini Meat Pies to Prepare

Out of original ideas for your holiday menus? Here's a suggestion that's both easy to make and can also serve as appetizers or bites: mini meat pies!

Prepare them in a muffin tin and enjoy them with the accompaniments of your choice.

Ingredients

• 2 refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts
• 1 lb (454 g) ground pork
• 1 medium onion, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). 

2. Grease a muffin tin with a non-stick spray. 

3. In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, onion, salt, pepper, sage, breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon of eggs. 

4. Mix well using hands to combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to fill the mini pies.

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5. Roll out the dough and cut 12 4-inch circles with a cookie cutter and 12 2-inch circles.

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6. Line the muffin tins with the larger circles and evenly distribute the meat inside them. 

7. Close the pies with the 2-inch dough circles, pinching the edges to seal them.

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8. Poke holes in the top of each pie with a fork and brush with the remaining eggs.

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9. Bake in the oven until the pies are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. 

10. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve hot.