Best 5 Empanada De Queso Cheese Pastries Recipes

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Empanada de queso, also known as cheese pastry, is a popular appetizer or snack in many countries. It is a savory turnover consisting of a pastry dough filled with a mixture of cheese, spices, and herbs. The dough is typically made with wheat flour, butter, salt, and water, while the filling can vary widely depending on the region and personal preferences. Empanadas de queso can be baked or fried, and they are often served with a dipping sauce such as salsa or guacamole. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for empanada de queso, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your cheese pastries turn out perfect every time.

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EMPANADA DE QUESO: CHEESE TURNOVERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h31m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound butter, chilled and cut into small cubes, plus 2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 scant cup ice water
1 medium white onion, small dice
1 bunch spinach, chiffonade
3 cups coarsely grated manchego cheese
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup dark raisins
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and vinegar. Slowly add the water, as needed, mixing to form the dough, until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and knead gently until the dough becomes smooth, only a few seconds. Wrap well and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Saute onion in butter and add spinach over medium heat. Cool and then combine with cheese, hazelnuts, and raisins.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll half the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick (keep the other half refrigerated until ready to use). Cut out 3-inch circles. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of each circle. Brush egg wash around the edges of the dough. Fold the edges up forming a pouch, and seal.
  • Refrigerate the empanadas on greased or parchment lined baking sheets at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush the empanadas with egg wash and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

EMPANADA DE QUESO (CHEESE PASTRIES)



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Another wonderful appetizer from Latin American Cooking - Delisious!! Almost addictive. (1 hour chill time not in cook time)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup milk
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine the flour with the salt, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Add the butter and cut into the flour with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
  • Beat the egg yolks lightly and combine with the milk.
  • Stir into the flour to form a soft dough.
  • Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
  • Beat the egg whites and fold in the grated cheese and chili powder.
  • Roll out the dough as thinly as possible on a floured board.
  • Cut the dough into 48 circles with a glass.
  • Place 1/3 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on half of the circles and cover with the remaining circles.
  • Moisten the edges with a little water and press together.
  • Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375f degree oven for 15 minutes.

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.

Provided by damasio

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
  • 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 : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 286.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

EMPANADAS DE QUESO CON RAJAS (POBLANO CHILE AND CHEESE EMPANADAS)



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Queso con rajas and empanadas have always been one of my favorites. So I combined the two and came up with these tasty empanadas.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Vegetarian Pie

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large poblano pepper
1 cup grated Manchego cheese
2 tablespoons grated Manchego cheese
12 empanada pastry discs (such as Goya® Tapas para Empanadas)
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place poblano directly on the grates of a gas stove. Cook over medium heat, flipping with tongs occasionally, until blackened and charred, about 5 minutes. Place in a sealed plastic bag and allow to cool, 7 to 8 minutes. Peel off charred skins, remove seeds, and cut flesh into 1-inch squares.
  • Place 1 1/2 tablespoons Manchego cheese onto each empanada disc. Top each with 1/2 tablespoon poblano peppers. Fold dough over on top of filling to close. Wet fingers with water and run them along the edges to help seal. Press edges together. Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 24 to 26 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 333.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CUBAN CHEESE TURNOVERS (EMPANADA DE QUESO)



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Make and share this Cuban Cheese Turnovers (Empanada De Queso) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sheepdoc

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter, cold and cut in small cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup water, ice cold
1 onion, white medium, diced small
8 ounces spinach, chiffonade
3 cups cheese, Manchego, grated
1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 egg
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut in 1/2 lb butter with pastry blender.
  • Add one egg and vinegar.
  • Slowly add water, as needed, mixing to form the dough.
  • Turn dough out onto plastic wrap and knead until smooth, only a few seconds. Wrap well and chill 30 minutes.
  • Saute onion in 2 T butter.
  • Add spinach over medium heat.
  • Cool, then combine with cheese, hazelnuts, and raisins.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll half the chilled dough to 1/8" thick.
  • Cut out 3" circles.
  • Spoon 1 T filling into the center of each circle.
  • Make egg wash with beaten egg and 2 T water.
  • Brush egg wash around edges.Fold up edges forming a pouch, and seal.
  • Refrigerate the empanadas on greased parchment paper for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brush the empanadas with egg wash.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh cheese, flavorful spices, and flaky dough will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Be sure to use cold butter when making the dough. This will help the dough stay flaky and prevent it from becoming tough. You can even freeze the butter for 30 minutes before grating it to make it even easier to work with.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough. Be gentle when mixing the ingredients and stop as soon as the dough comes together.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the dough relax and make it easier to work with.
  • When filling the empanadas, be sure to leave a little space around the edges so that the filling doesn't leak out while baking.
  • Bake the empanadas until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Empanada de queso are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick bite to eat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of empanadas that everyone will love.

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