Empanadas de Queso
Cheese Empanadas (Empanadas de Queso) are tasty bites of deliciousness. They are an easy Mexican appetizer perfect for your next fiesta.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Queso Oaxaca
- ⅓ cup Pickled Jalapeños drained
- 1 refrigerated Pie Crust softened
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 cup Salsa Verde optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll out pie dough.
- Cut out 8-10 round pieces. About 3-inches each.
- Add a 2-inch piece of pickled jalapenos and a 2-inch piece of Queso Oaxaca.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg and the water.
- Brush the edge of the crust with egg mixture.
- Fold the rounds in half.
- Gently press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place on an a cookie sheet.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with more egg mixture.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite salsa.
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Notes
You can also use Monterey Jack or Queso Manchego instead of Queso Oaxaca.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1141mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg