Tiny Ham Pineapple Pot Pies Food

TINY HAM & PINEAPPLE POT PIES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 450^ (425^ for dark non stick pans). In a small bowl, mix ham, cheese, pineapple, onions and mustard.
• 2. Remove pie crusts from pouches, unroll crusts on work surface. From each crust cut 8 (3") rounds and 8 (2") rounds, re-rolling to cut again if necessary. In a 16 ungreased mini muffin cups, press 3" rounds in bottoms and up sides so edges of crusts extend slightly over the sides of cups.
• 3. Spoon about 1 rounded Tablespoon of ham mixture into each cup. Brush edges lightly with beaten egg.
• 4. Cut small vent in each 2" pie crust round. Place 1 round over filling in each cup; press edges together, pushing toward cup so crust does not extend over sides. Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• 5. Bake 10-14 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Remove from muffin cups. let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HAM POT-PIE

Steps:

• Place ham in large pot and cover with water.
• Boil to make ham broth.
• Cut ham into cubes and set aside.
• Place potatoes in broth to cook while you are mixing dough.
• In large mixing bowl, mix flour, eggs, and milk to form soft dough.
• You may need to add a little more milk.
• Roll dough to 1/8" to 1/4" thickness (depending on preference).
• Cut dough into 1" by 3" rectangles.
• Drop dough into broth one piece at a time.
• Cook until dough is done.
• Add ham.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add parsley for color.

CHICKEN POT PIE / PIES

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts up into one-inch pieces and add to a large pot.
• Cover just to the top with water and boil for 20 minutes, or until done.
• Reserve the water (broth) for use later in the recipe.
• Meanwhile, chop the potatoes and par-boil.
• In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in melted butter until tender.
• Whisk in flour and stir until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth and milk and whisk, stirring constantly, until smooth, thick and bubbly.
• Stir in chicken, potatoes, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
• To make pastry, combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Cut in shortening into mixture becomes coarse crumbs the size of peas.
• Add cold water 1 tbsp at a time and mix gently until dough becomes a sticky ball.
• Divide into 8 equal parts.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll 4 parts into 10-inch circles.
• Place pastry circles into four 6-inch disposable pie pans.
• Divide chicken mixture evenly into pie pans.
• Roll the last 4 portions of pastry into circles.
• Place over the tops of the pans and fold edges under and flute.
• Cut slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
• Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
• To serve, bake frozen pies uncovered at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until brown.

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE / PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Boil the chicken breasts in 5-6 cups water for 20-25 minutes then place on a plate to cool.
• In a mixing bowl, use a whisk to blend the creme of mushroom soup (you COULD use creme of celery soup as a substitute), and the chicken broth.
• Drain the carrots and peas, then add them to the soup blend.
• Slice the boiled chicken into 1/2 inch chunks and stir it into the soup-vegetable blend.
• Assemble 5, 5-inch ramekins or similar oven-proof bowls and spray them with PAM.
• Distribute the mix among the 5 bowls evenly. Fill to about 3/4 of an inch from the top edges.
• Melt the butter and pour an equal amount on top of the mix of each filled ramekin. Use all the butter.
• In another mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, white pepper and milk.
• When the flour mix is slightly thicker than pancake batter and smooth (you may have to add an additional 2 or 3 tablespoons of milk), distribute the batter on top of the butter in each of the five bowls. DO NOT stir the butter or the batter into the soup mix!
• Slightly spread the batter across the tops, using a tablespoon to do so. Do not bother to spread the batter from edge to edge.
• Place the ramekins on a cooking tray and bake at 350 degrees F. for 50-60 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve when the tops are golden brown.

VEGETABLE POT PIE / PIES

Steps:

• Note: you will need 6 1 cup capacity ramekins for this recipe.
• Preheat oven to 415 degrees.
• Microwave the potato, carrot, and broccoli until just tender.
• Spray a pan with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium heat, cook the onion and the bell pepper until just softened, put in the same bowl with the microwaved vegetables and add the thawed peas.
• Heat the butter in the pan and melt over medium heat, stir in the flour until absorbed to make a roux.
• Gradually add in the milk, stirring constantly, bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer until thick.
• Add the cheese and egg yolks to the mixture and salt and pepper if desired.
• Add the sauce to the vegetables and stir in the mushrooms.
• Once the puff pastry has thawed out (make sure to read package directions) use one.
• of the ramekins to outline six circles of puff pastry. The puff pastry should be cut large enough to fit over the edge of the ramekins.
• Spray all of the ramekins with non-stick cooking spray and then fill them with the vegetable mixture.
• Top each ramekin with the puff pastry, seal the edges, and cut two or three small slits in the top of the pastry to release steam.
• Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg.
• Bake for a half hour until the pastry is shiny and golden.
• Enjoy!

INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POT PIE / PIES

Steps:

• mix together all of the above ingredients except the pizza dough.
• Roll out pizza dough (not too thin or it will break open).
• Cut out a circle large enough to fit inside of pyrex bowl and leave enough hanging over the sides to fold over as top crust.
• Put dough into bowls.
• Scoop chicken mixture into bowls. Leave about an inch from the top.
• Fold the dough over the top of the mixture.
• Bake on a cookie sheet in case it spills over.

MEATBALL POT PIE / PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soup and sour cream; mix well.
• Add meatballs, covering with soup mixture.
• Add pepper and thyme; mix well.
• Add mixed veggies, stir, mixture will be thick.
• Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir well and set aside.
• Divide pie dough into four equal pieces.
• Roll flat on a lightly floured surface.
• Place in 2 lightly oiled or sprayed 16 ounce round mini casserole dishes.
• To each dish add a piece of dough, overlapping dough over sides.
• Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Add 8 meatballs to each dish.
• Divide veggies over meatballs.
• Cover with remaining dough.
• Crimp with fork to seal and make slit in top for steam to escape.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is desired color.