# Savory Hamburger Hand Pies These Miniture Pastries are Designed to Taste Like Cheeseburgers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-pastries References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-cheeseburger-hand-pies-223932) 'The Kitchn' blog put together a recipe for miniature pastries that contain a savory hamburger filling. When most people think of pastries, they think of flaky crusts and sweet fillings. These [savory hand pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-guinness-pie) put an unexpected twist on traditional pastries. The recipe involves filling traditional pastry crusts with seasoned ground beef. The filling is made from a combination of ground beef, cheddar cheese and savory condiments. The ingredients used are intended to mimic the taste of a traditional cheeseburger. But instead of sandwiching the meat between two buns, the filling is baked inside a [flaky pastry crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginsters-pastry-toasties). The result is a savory hamburger hand pie that can be thought of as a cross between a Hot Pocket and a Pop Tart. The miniature pastries provide a new way to enjoy a classic American dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Hand Pies:** Opportunity to innovate and develop more savory variations of traditional pastries. - **Alternative Filling:** Opportunity to explore different fillings and flavors for pastry crusts. - **Hybrid Snacks:** Opportunity to create unique snack options by combining different food concepts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to introduce savory hand pies as a new menu item. - **Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to incorporate savory hand pies as a convenient on-the-go option. - **Snack Food:** Opportunity for snack food companies to develop hybrid snacks that combine different flavors and textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Beef Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-hand-pies.md) - [Peach-Filled Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaches-and-cream-fried-pie.md) - [Convenience-Focused Pastry Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastry-products.md) - [Cheesy Pickle Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-ploughmans-pork-pies.md) - [Savory Regenerative Flour Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-pies.md) - [Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese.md) - [Miniature Baking Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-classic-mini-hand-pie-molds.md) - [Savory Prepackaged Pie Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-slices.md) - [Savory Pocket-Style Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginsters-pockets.md)