First things first, go ahead and preheat your oven to 375°F. You want that ready so once everything is assembled, you’re not waiting around.
Now grab your dough and roll out half of it to about 1/8-inch thickness. Keep it nice and even so everything bakes properly.
Next up, let’s work on that filling. If there’s any grease from your kielbasa, go ahead and drain that off. You don’t want your pies getting soggy.
Into a bowl, add your mayonnaise, grated cheddar cheese, chopped kielbasa, and onions. Then season it with paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything together until it’s nice, creamy, and well combined.
Now roll out the second half of your pie crust on a lightly floured surface, again to about 1/8-inch thick. Grab a small bowl or ramekin and use it to cut out your circles.
Take one piece of dough, spoon some of that filling right into the center, then fold it over. Use a fork to press down the edges and seal everything in. You want to make sure they’re closed tight so nothing leaks out while baking.
Place your hand pies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Slide them into the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and piping hot.
And that’s it—once they’re out, let them cool just slightly, and they’re ready to go.
