Empanadas Fritas de Queso

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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.

Submitted by damasio
Published on April 2, 2019
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 empanadas
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  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.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  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.

  4. Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.

  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)

343 Calories
14g Fat
39g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g 30%
Calcium 320mg 25%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 126mg 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.