Natchitoches meat pies

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Louisiana is home to dozens of food-themed festivals, but few are named for as specific a dish as the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival. The festival is held each fall in downtown Natchitoches, with a fun-run, food, live music and crafts and a fireworks show over the Cane River.

Natchitoches meat pie might be unfamiliar to those who haven’t been to Natchitoches, Louisiana. The pie comes from the namesake city in North Louisiana, which hosts an annual meat pie festival in its honor. The empanada-style treat is a mix of Spanish, French, and Creole. You have to try the delicious filling of beef, pork, garlic, bell pepper, and onion with a flaky crust deep-fried to crunchy perfection! This food should be on your Summer bucket list!

A Natchitoches meat pie in pot pie form!

The Natchitoches meat pie, filled with a savory mixture of beef, pork, and the Cajun trinity, is one of Louisiana’s most beloved snacks.

An authentic recipe, straight out of Natchitoches, Louisiana - delicious Meat Pies, with a flaky crust and perfectly seasoned meat pie filling, just like you'd get at a festival in Louisiana! Natchitoches Meat Pies are easier to make than you think.

Meat pies are awesome! The Natchitoches meat pie is from a small Louisiana city and originates from Lasyone's Meat Pie Kitchen. They might not be as popular as meat pies in the UK, but these empanada-like creations from Lasyone's are the best in the world!

These meat pies from Natchitoches, Louisiana are a state favorite! The tasty flaky pastry surrounding the juicy meaty filling with a slight kick... no wonder they are at every festival. #natchitochesmeatpie #meatpie #southernfood #louisianafood

Natchitoches, Louisiana, has a history that's even richer than these legendary little pies. Find out where Natchiotches meat pies originated and how to make them at home.

Although Natchitoches, LA is not in Cajun Country, they do have a recipe worth mentioning in “Nouveau Cajun.“ Natchitoches, Louisiana, is known for their “Festival of Lights“, being the location for the filming of Steel Magnolias, and famous meat pies. Their meat pies have been popular there since before the Civil War.

These meat pies from Natchitoches, Louisiana are a state favorite! The tasty flaky pastry surrounding the juicy meaty filling with a slight kick... no wonder they are at every festival. #natchitochesmeatpie #meatpie #southernfood #louisianafood

These meat pies are a regional dish featuring central Louisiana's Native American and Spanish heritage that are a favorite come festival season.

A tradition in the historic Louisiana town made famous in 'Steel Magnolias,' these deep-fried pastries filled with a zesty ground beef and pork mixture are made easy by using prepared pie crust.

A classic and savory meat pie recipe, perfect for any meal.

Lasyone's Meat Pie Kitchen | Roadfood

This recipe calls for prepared Crawfish Etouffee. Etouffee has a reputation of being a laborious dish – but it’s quite the opposite. Crawfish Etouffee comes together quickly. Natchitoches Meat – or in this instance, Crawfish – Pies are a direct result of the empanadas introduced by Canary Islanders who settsed in Louisiana.

THE NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIE, filled with a savory mixture of beef, pork, and the Cajun trinity, is one of Louisiana’s most beloved snacks. They were originally sold by street vendors, but as with many classic foods, meat pies have moved into restaurant kitchens and have evolved past their humble origins. In addition to the original-recipe - Page 4

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