Cajun Pies

"Hand-held pie filled with a New Orleans inspired mix of shrimp, ham, sausage and okra. Can also be used as a stew with the addition of broth or stock. My husband and I created this 8 or 9 years ago for a tailgate when our Carolina Panthers played the New Orleans Saints, it's been a hit ever since. This is a great recipe to get the kids involved, who doesn't love to play with dough?"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs
Ingredients:
20
Serves:
16
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ingredients

  • 6 finely chopped garlic cloves, I like garlic so adjust to taste (I actually use more)
  • 2 cups finely chopped onions (Vidalia or sweet is preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 (16 ounce) packages frozen okra, 2 chopped and 1 whole package
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans diced or fine diced tomatoes, any variation from whole to fine diced will do, crushed tomatoes do not have as much flavor
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 12 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 34 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • 2 lbs shrimp, cooked, shelled with tails removed, chop if using larger shrimp
  • 1 lb ham, diced
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, diced
  • 1 (12 ounce) can corn, I prefer shoepeg or (12 ounce) can white corn
  • 32 ounces refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, 8 per can
  • flour, for rolling out the biscuits
  • wax paper, for rolling out biscuits
  • cooking spray
  • file powder (optional)
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directions

  • Preheat a large soup pot and add oil, wait a few seconds and add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and caramelized).
  • Add tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, okra, herbs and spices, ham and sausage. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the okra is cooked to falling apart.
  • Meanwhile roll out biscuits to about the the size of a paper plate and preheat oven as the biscuit package directs.
  • When mixture is ready add cooked shrimp and corn, heat through.
  • Place 1/2 to 3/4 cup of mixture in the center of a biscuit round and fold 2 sides to make a fold over seam and the ends like you're wrapping a gift (sorry, not quite sure how else to describe). You may need a drop of water to seal. Place on baking sheet covered with cooking spray.
  • Bake as directed on the biscuit package. May take up to 15 minutes longer, depending on the oven and type of baking sheet.
  • Dip in remoulade sauce, Cajun mustard or whatever appeals to you.
  • Feel free to use pie crust, homemade biscuits, cornmeal dough, etc.
  • You will have leftovers of the filling-freeze for future use or add chicken, shrimp or vegetable stock to make a soup/stew and serve over rice with a salad.
  • Enjoy!

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