Beef and Pork Meat Pies (Empanadas)
- The Original Natchitoches Meat Pie is a beef and pork pie with moderately spicy seasonings.
- The Original Natchitoches Spicy Meat Pie has additional cayenne for that extra kick.
- The New Orleans Style Meat Pie is all lean beef and moderately spicy.
Seafood Pies (Empanadas)
- The Crawfish Pie is like crawfish etouffee in a pie crust…crawfish, rice, special seasonings, and cream of mushroom…a little spicy.
Breakfast Pies (Empanadas)
- Chorizo with Egg & Jalapenos—Chorizo seasoned ground pork with egg and jalapenos—a spicy morning wake up! A fantastic flavor with spice that hits the back of the mouth.
Why Buy a Delicious Meat Pie?
Not Your Average Pie!
Our pies (empanadas)—delicious fillings encased in delicate dough—make wonderful entrées and appetizers for every occasion! Our entrée line is a 3.75 oz pie/empanada, and our appetizer (or mini) is a 1.25 oz pie.
From Hot Box to White Table Cloth
Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert a Natchitoches Meat Pie is right at home for any occasion or locale, including:
- Casinos
- Convenience stores
- Country clubs
- Schools, day care centers
- Nursing homes/assisted living facilities
- Caterers
- Colleges
- Restaurants
- Sports bars
- Hospitals
- Cafeterias
- Banquets
- Wedding receptions, showers, anniversaries, parties
- Sports arenas
- Holiday parties & gifts
- Mardi Gras
- Graduation parties
- Even the Southern fall classic—tailgate parties!
And the list goes on and on!
Delicious baked or fried!
Cooking Instructions
(Cook all sizes from frozen state)
Baking
Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray, and for best results add a thin layer of butter to pies, or spray them as well. Bake for about 25 minutes or till light golden brown and center is heated.
Frying
Heat oil to 375 degrees. Place pies into hot oil for about 8-9 minutes (about 5 minutes for our Mini pies), till golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper.
Serving Suggestions: All the pies are delicious by themselves, but they also go great with a variety of dipping sauces. The Crawfish Pies are especially good with a remoulade sauce. The Original is perfect by itself or with your favorite sauce.