PEPPER SAUSAGE EMPANADAS

PEPPER SAUSAGE EMPANADAS Flour 2 rolled pie crusts Filling 1 egg Salsa or hot sauce Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll pie crust to a 14" circle. Using a 5" round cutter, cut out 5 circles. Repeat with remaining pie crust. Divide filling among circles, brush edges of rounds with water. Fold dough over filling, crimp to seal. Transfer to baking sheet. In a bowl, beat egg with 1 tbs water. Brush empanadas with egg mixture, bake until golden brown 23 min. Cool 5 min. SERVE with salsa or hot sauce if desired & ENJOY...SAUSAGE PEPPER FILLING---Heat 1 tbs oil in a skillet. Add 1 chopped onion, cook until tender. Add 1/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, cook until browned and cooked through. During last 2 min. of cooking, add 2 cloves garlic, chopped. Stir in 2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp each cumin, oregano and chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook 1 min. Remove from heat, add 1 roasted red bell pepper, seeded, chopped, toss. USE AS FILLING FOR EMPANADAS..