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Creamy Cajun Rice Puff Pastry Hand Pies

Flaky puff pastry stuffed with creamy Cajun rice and sausage—golden, buttery, and packed with bold flavor. These hand pies are the perfect way to turn simple leftovers into something that feels bakery-level indulgent.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 hand pies
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
Filling
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ¾ lb Cajun sausage see notes
  • 2 –3 tbsp remoulade sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese pepper jack, cheddar, or mozzarella
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: green onion or squeeze of lemon
Pastry
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg
  • Splash of water
  • Optional Topping
  • Flaky salt or Cajun seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork (for crimping)
  • Knife (for slits)

Method
 

Instructions
    Prepare the Filling
    1. Cook your Cajun sausage fully, breaking it into small crumbles.
    2. In a bowl, combine:
    3. Cooked rice
    4. Cajun sausage
    5. Remoulade
    6. Cheese
    Seasonings
    1. Mix until creamy and evenly coated.
    2. The mixture should be moist, not wet.
    3. 💡 If too loose, add more rice.
    Prep the Pastry
    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. Roll puff pastry slightly to smooth seams.
    3. Cut into 4–6 inch squares.
    Assemble
      Option 1 Hand Pie Mold (Recommended)
      1. Roll puff pastry slightly to smooth seams.
      2. Use hand pie mold to cut shape of dough.
      3. Brush edges with egg wash
      4. Close and press the mold firmly to seal edges.
      5. Add ~2 tablespoons filling to center of each square.
      6. Fold into triangle or rectangle.
      7. Press edges to seal, then crimp with fork.
      Bakery Finish
      1. Whisk egg + splash of water.
      2. Brush tops with egg wash.
      3. Cut a small steam slit.
      4. Sprinkle flaky salt or Cajun seasoning.
      Bake
      1. Bake at 400°F for 16–20 minutes
      2. Until deep golden and puffed.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1pieCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

      Notes

      For the best flavor, use homemade Cajun sausage

      Store-bought works, but homemade gives deeper spice + better texture
      You can swap rice with dirty rice or leftover jambalaya for variation
      A hand pie mold creates a more uniform, bakery-style shape, but a fork crimp works just as well for a rustic finish.

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