Baking Instructions
Frozen/Unbaked Pot Pies & Empanadas
For food safety and quality:
Keep frozen; do not thaw. Ovens and wattages vary. Adjust cooking times as needed. Product must be cooked thoroughly. Conventional oven preparation is recommended.
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 - 375 degrees F.
2.For a glossy finished appearance,
brush the top of the pot pie/hand pie with a whisked whole egg.
3.Poke a vent hole in the top of the pot pie or hand pie.
4.Bake on cookie sheet for 30 to 45 minutes. *Family size pot pies will cook closer to 60 mins.
*Check that pot pie/hand pie is cooked thoroughly. Internal temperature needs to reach 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer in several spots. Crust should be golden brown.
*Temperatures above 400 degrees and/or baking longer than necessary will cause
damage to the product.
Reheating previously baked Pot Pies & Empanadas
For food safety and quality: Keep refrigerated until ready to bake. Ovens and wattages vary. Adjust cooking times as needed. Product must be cooked thoroughly. Conventional oven preparation is recommended.
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 – 375 degrees F.
2. Bake on cookie sheet for 15 to 30 minutes. Check that the pot pie/empanada is cooked thoroughly. Internal temperature needs to reach 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer in several spots.
*Temperatures above 400 degrees F and/or baking longer than necessary will cause damage to the product.