Em’s Empanadas

(Please note: these proportions are really to taste. Maybe you want yours cheesier or more salsa-y or with more meat. Feel free to mix it up.)

Mix hamburger, cheeses, and salsa in a bowl and microwave until creamy and smooth. Adjust proportions according to taste.

Cut each rolled out pie crust into fourths. Spoon a generous spoonful of filling onto a fourth. (I must warn you: you will be sorely tempted to put in more filling than the crust can handle. I know, because I do this every single time. Nothing horrible will happen, it will just ooze out and not fit perfectly when you try to fold up the crust. And your empanada won’t be as pretty. I have resigned myself to this fact. I just want more filling.)

Fold the pie crust over and pinch edges to seal. Brush with beaten egg.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve plain, or with extra filling on the top, or with salsa and sour cream, or whatever makes your skirt fly up. : )