These empanadas use queso chanco, but a good substitute is a mixture of Swiss and Havarti. I usually bake mine, but they are really good fried. I serve these with a chile-Chile sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 egg, well beaten
- 1 cup queso chanco (or Swiss cheese or Havarti), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
Step 1
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. 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. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3
Roll the dough out on a floured surface 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch rounds. Brush the outer edges of each circle with beaten egg, and fill with a small mound of cheese. Fold each circle in half to form a half-moon; press the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal. Place the empanadas onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with remaining egg.
Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Alternatively, the empanadas may be deep fried in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil. If deep frying, do not brush the outsides of the empanadas with egg. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 343 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat8g | 38% |
Cholesterol57mg | 19% |
Sodium287mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein15g | |
Calcium320mg | 25% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium126mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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