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Fried Cheese Empanadas

Fried Cheese Empanadas

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons lard
    • 🥛 1 cup whole milk

  • Egg wash

    • 🥚 1 egg, well beaten

  • Filling

    • 🧀 1 cup queso chanco (or Swiss cheese or Havarti), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

STEPS

1

Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.

2

Combine the lard and milk in a saucepan, and heat until the milk is hot. Pour the hot milk into the flour mixture, and stir until a dough forms.

3

Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

4

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

5

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch rounds.

6

Brush the edges of each round with beaten egg, place a small mound of cheese in the center, fold into a half-moon shape, and seal the edges with your fingers or a fork.

7

Place the empanadas onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

9

(Alternative for frying) Deep fry the empanadas in 375°F (190°C) oil instead of baking. Drain on paper towels.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

343

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use a mixture of Swiss and Havarti if queso chanco is unavailable.For an extra crispy texture, opt to deep fry instead of baking.Serve with a spicy chile sauce for added flavor.