Italian Sausage Empanadas
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 (14.5-oz.) can pizza sauce
1 (12-oz.) can Hungry Jack Refrigerated Flaky Biscuits
4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 egg, beaten
Brown sausage, in large skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the pizza sauce; set remaining pizza sauce aside.
Heat oven to 375 F. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; divide each in half horizontally, forming 20 rounds. Press or roll each into 4-inch round.
Place 1 tablespoon sausage mixture in center of each round. 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, in small saucepan, heat remaining pizza sauce over low heat until hot. Serve warm empanadas with pizza sauce for dipping.
20 empanadas
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