By now you’ve probably noticed that I love pre-made pie crust recipes, because I’m big on shortcuts (there ain’t no shame in the shortcut game, as we like to say). Over the years I’ve experimented with lots of recipe ideas for pie crust and different ways to use pie crust. Today I’m sharing a collection of the best recipes using pie crust, including savory recipes using pie crust, pie crust appetizers, desserts with pie crust, and more ideas for pie crust. If you’re looking for easy things to make with pie crust, be sure to pin this article!
Savory recipes using pie crust
Muffin Tin Chicken Pot Pies. While pot pies might be an obvious choice if you’re looking for savory recipes using pie crust, here’s something a little different: individual pot pies in a muffin tin! These rich and creamy mini chicken pies are SO delicious, and it’s easier than you might think to make mini chicken pot pies with pie crust using pre-made dough. Get the Muffin Tin Chicken Pot Pies (mini chicken pot pies with pie crust) recipe on Fab Everyday.
Reuben Hand Pies. If you find yourself with leftover corned beef from St. Patrick’s Day (or you’re craving the flavors of a Reuben sandwich), you’ll want to save this Reuben pie recipe as one of your go-to recipe ideas for pie crust. These delicious Reuben bites are the hand pie version of my favorite sandwich. They are mini corned beef pies with a homemade thousand island-style sauce, and are easy to make using pre-made pie dough. Reuben hand pies are great as a St. Patrick’s Day treat, a mini Reuben appetizer, lunch, or snack, or an out-of-the-box recipe to use up leftover corned beef brisket. Get the Reuben Hand Pies (mini corned beef pies) recipe on Fab Everyday.
Mini Taco Pies. These delicious mini taco pies are great as a party appetizer, lunch, snack, or dinner. Using prepared pie dough as a shortcut, this pie crust taco pie recipe is easy to make! These savory mini taco hand pies are a fun alternative for taco night if you’re looking for recipes using pie crust. Get the Mini Taco Pies (easy taco hand pies with pie crust) recipe on Fab Everyday.
French Dip Hand Pies. I love experimenting with recipe ideas for pie crust, and one of my favorites is making savory hand pies, like this mini beef pies recipe. French Dip Hand Pies are SO yummy, and fun to eat while dipping them into au jus. If you’re looking for a mini meat pie recipe or a baked French Dip, or different ways to use pie crust, give these delicious, small meat pies a try! Get the French Dip Hand Pies (Savory Hand Pies) recipe on Fab Everyday.
Sausage Galette. Galettes aren’t just for dessert. There are many delicious savory galette recipes that are great as an appetizer or for a brunch menu. If you’re searching for savory galettes to make, look no further than this delicious sausage, caramelized onion, and mushroom galette. This sausage galette is easy to prepare thanks to the shortcut of starting with prepared pie crust dough. I also have a fun football-shaped version of the recipe that’s perfect for an elevated football game watch party or tailgate, so you’ll want to pin that idea for recipes using pie crust if you have a football party coming up. Get the Sausage Galette (caramelized onion and mushroom savory galette recipe) on Fab Everyday.
Pie crust appetizers
Pie Crust Mozzarella Sticks. You know I love my recipe shortcuts (there ain’t no shame in the shortcut game), and one of my favorite cooking shortcuts is using prepared pie dough. Not just for pie (though I do love a hand pie, pot pie, or pull apart pie), you can use prepared pie dough in lots of other recipes, too! For example, pie crust appetizer recipes like this pie crust cheese sticks recipe! These are easy baked mozzarella sticks with string cheese as the filling and pie crust as the breading. Get the Pie Crust Mozzarella Sticks (easy baked mozzarella sticks with string cheese) recipe on Fab Everyday.
Mini Spinach Quiche. Are you looking for more pie crust appetizers? This bite-sized mini spinach quiche recipe is great for parties (especially brunch parties) and as holiday dinner appetizers! Mini muffin quiche are so delicious and super easy to make using a shortcut of prepared pie dough. Save this quiche muffins recipe for your next holiday feast! Get the Mini Spinach Quiche (mini muffin quiche recipe) on Fab Everyday.
Pie crust dessert and sweet snacks recipes
Pie Crust Cinnamon Twists. Whether you’re looking for ways to use leftover pie dough or you just want a super quick and easy dessert or snack idea, these cinnamon pie crust twists are what you need! Just a few ingredients are needed to make these pie dough cinnamon twists, yet they are big on delicious flavor! Check out the step-by-step tips for making cinnamon sugar pie crust strips. Get the Pie Crust Cinnamon Twists recipe (great way to use leftover pie dough) on Fab Everyday.
Bourbon Peach Galette. When you’re thinking about ideas for desserts with pie crust, don’t stop at pies… you can’t forget galettes! This Bourbon Peach Galette recipe is shockingly easy while impressive enough for holiday brunch guests. Get the Bourbon Peach Galette recipe on Fab Everyday’s Instagram channel.
Mini Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies. I’ve got the yummiest treats to share with you, and all you need to make them are four ingredients and 30 minutes! They are Mini Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies – delicious little pie bites that are great for snacking or for parties. These low-guilt air fried cherry pies are quick and easy to make using prepared pie dough and pie filling, and come out delightfully crisp and flaky in your air fryer. If you’re looking for shortcut cherry hand pies with Pillsbury pie crust or cherry hand pies with canned filling, make these air fryer hand pies! Get the Mini Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies recipe on Fab Everyday.
Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies. Hand pies and mini pies come out delightfully crisp and flaky in your air fryer. These delicious blueberry mini pies are quick and easy to make using prepared pie dough and pie filling (you know I love my shortcuts – there ain’t no shame in the shortcut game!). You only need four ingredients total to make this mini blueberry pie recipe, so if you’re trying to find air fryer blueberry recipes, this is the perfect, easy choice! Whether you’re looking for things to make with blueberry pie filling, or another flavor of canned pie filling, this pie crust dessert recipe can be customized with your favorite fruit pie filling instead of blueberry if you want to mix the recipe up next time. Get the Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies (blueberry mini pies) recipe on Fab Everyday.
Nutella Hand Pies. If you can’t tell, I love hand pies for desserts using pie crust dough. Pie dough + just a few ingredients and you’ve got an individually sized treat in just minutes! One of our kids’ favorite desserts with pie crust is this super easy, delicious chocolate hand pie recipe. This is a Nutella air fryer recipe for mini Nutella pies. It takes just five ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make these easy chocolate hand pies! If you’re looking for Nutella pastry recipes, look no further than these yummy Nutella hand pies. Get the Nutella Hand Pies (air fryer chocolate hand pie recipe) on Fab Everyday.
Air Fryer Mini Pumpkin Hand Pies. You’ll want to feel the fall vibes all year long after you try these delicious little pumpkin hand pies! These mini pumpkin pie bites taste just like fall. You can make this pumpkin hand pie recipe in about 30 minutes in your air fryer, so they’re great to make alongside holiday meals, as no oven is required for this pie crust dessert. This individual air fryer pumpkin pie recipe is great for Thanksgiving, a fall dessert (it’s especially perfect for parties), or anytime you crave a bite size pumpkin pie snack, since they’re so easy to make using prepared pie dough as a shortcut. Get the Air Fryer Mini Pumpkin Hand Pies (mini pumpkin pie bites) recipe on Fab Everyday.
Dutch Apple Pull-Apart Pie. If you’re looking for different ways to use pie crust, this one is as different as it gets for pies! I’ve got a delicious and fun Dutch apple pie version of the pull apart pie online trend (see the original idea from So Yummy on TikTok here). This pie crust dessert is perfect for parties and get togethers, and can easily be customized with different pie filling, such as blueberry or peach, or a combination of different fillings to please all your party guests. It’s one of the more unique ideas for pie crust. Get the Dutch Apple Pull-Apart Pie Recipe on Fab Everyday.
I hope this helped you to find some different ways to use pie crust! If you have any other fun ideas for pie crust, I’d love for you to share them in the comments!
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