Best 3 Empanadas With Ham Cheese And Olives Recipes

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Empanadas with ham, cheese, and olives are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. Made with a simple dough filled with a savory mixture of ham, cheese, and olives, these empanadas are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will help you create mouthwatering empanadas with ham, cheese, and olives that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HAM & CHEESE EMPANADAS



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Empanadas don't have to be hard to make. Get out a ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust and some ham and cheese and let's get started.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 14.1-oz. pkg.)
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, chopped
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
8 Spanish olives, halved

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375º F.
  • Roll pie crust into 12-inch circle on lightly floured surface; cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges, then roll each, 1 at a time, to make 1/2 inch wider on all sides.
  • Combine ham and cheese; spoon onto centers of pastry wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting at wide end. Place, point sides down, on parchment-covered baking sheet; top with olives.
  • Bake 16 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

EMPANADAS WITH HAM, CHEESE AND OLIVES



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Delicious savory Spanish turnovers that are a cinch to make. Adapted from The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 15 empanadas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 ounces stuffed green olives, chopped
3 ounces ham, finely chopped
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
3 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 F and lightly grease two baking trays.
  • Combine olives, ham and cheddar in a bowl. Cut about five 4-inch rounds from each pastry sheet. Spoon a tablespoon of the filling into the center of each round, fold the pastry over and crimp the edges to seal.
  • Place the pastries on the trays about 2 cm apart. Brush with the egg yolk and bake in the center or top half of oven for 15 minutes, or until well browned and puffed. Swap the trays around and cook another 10 minutes, covering loosely with foil if the empanadas start to brown too much. Serve hot.

BEEF EMPANADAS WITH OLIVES AND RAISINS



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Super tasty, sweet, and salty beef empanadas from my mom's recipe.

Provided by Joelorado

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries     Empanadas

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 pinch ground paprika, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 large egg yolks, beaten
½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped
½ cup raisins
1 sprig fresh parsley
20 pieces empanada pastry discs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
  • Mix hard-boiled eggs, olives, raisins, and parsley into the meat mixture.
  • Using a spoon or your fingers, take a little of the ground beef mixture and place it in the middle of the dough discs. Fold the disc over and crimp the edges on both sides with the fork, leaving an indentation in the dough. Coat the outsides of the empanadas with egg yolk using a brush and place on a flat baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the shells are somewhat browned, 24 to 28 minutes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy empanada crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and bread flour.
  • Chill the dough before rolling and baking to prevent it from becoming too soft.
  • Use a variety of fillings to create different flavor combinations. Some popular options include ham and cheese, ground beef and potato, and spinach and feta.
  • Be sure to seal the empanadas tightly before baking to prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Bake the empanadas until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the empanadas hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Empanadas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great option for parties and potlucks. With so many different filling options, there is sure to be an empanada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal, give empanadas a try!

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