Melted Cheese with Chorizo Empanadas
Delicious empanadas filled with savory chorizo and melted cheese, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free dough)
Ingredients
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- Empanada dough
- Chorizo sausage
- Queso (Mexican cheese)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Remove from heat and stir in queso, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the chorizo mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality chorizo for the best flavor. Don’t overfill the empanadas to prevent spills during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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