Italian Sausage Empanadas

• 1 lb bulk Italian Sausage
• 1 (14.5 oz) can pizza sauce
• 2 (10 oz) cans refrigerated flaky biscuits
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 1 egg, beaten

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Stir in 6 tbsp pizza sauce.
2. Preheat oven to 375.
3. Separate dough into 20 biscuits.
4. Roll or press each round into a 4" circle.
5. Place 1 tbsp meat mixture in center of each circle.
6. Top each with cheese; press lightly.
7. Fold dough over filling to form half-circle.
8. Press edges together; seal and prick top with fork.
9. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with beaten egg.
10. Bake 9-14 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Meanwhile, heat remaining pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until hot.
12. Serve alongside empanadas for dipping.

italian sausage, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, egg

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/italian-sausage-empanadas-50020505 (may not work)