DEVILED HAM PASTRIES

DEVILED HAM PASTRIES


Makes 60



Filling:

1 can (4-1/2 ounces) deviled ham

1/4 cup catsup

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder



Pastry:

4 cups Homemade Crisco Pie Crust Mix

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

5 tablespoons cold water





For filling: combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.

For pastry, combine Crisco mix and cheese in a bowl. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball.

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured 2-3/4-inch round cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Spoon a scant measuring teaspoon of Filling onto each round. Moisten half the edge of each round with water. Fold pastry in half and press edges together with a fork to seal. Prick top of each pastry with fork.

Bake at 400ºF for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.