Picnic Baskets & Hand Pies

What you need to do today...
 is to grab your picnic basket

and make

 these Hand Pies

Ham, Gruyere & Onion

Hand Pies

2 medium white onions sliced into 1/2-inch think crescents

1/2 pound ham, diced into 1/2 inch cubes

2 teaspoons salt

Pinch of pepper

1 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar

2-1/2 cups (10oz) shredded Gruyere cheese (can use Swiss)

Your favorite crust recipe (or boughten!)

1 egg lightly beaten

preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

Line baking sheet with parchment paper

In large frying pan cook onions on high heat

stirring frequently, adding small amounts of water as needed 

until onions are softened and light brown ~ around 8-10 minutes

Add ham and continue cooking on high, stirring until ham begins to brown,

about 5 minutes.  Remove ham mixture from heat,

toss with salt, pepper brown sugar and cheese

set aside and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

Cut 8 - 6" circles from your pie dough.

Re-roll dough scraps to make all circles,

being careful to avoid overhandeling the dough

Brush each circle lightly with beaten egg,

Spoon filling evenly onto the center of the circles.

 Fold the circle like a taco and tightly pinch the edges using a fork.

Make 3 small slits in the top and place on baking sheet.

Lightly brush the tops with remaining beaten egg.

Bake for 20-30minute until the crust is golden brown.

Now get out there

and enjoy the beautiful day!