BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
These little golden-brown pockets are fun to eat and feature the popular taste of Buffalo wings. Using rotisserie chicken and refrigerated pie pastry speeds up the preparation. -Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella cheese, wing sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion mixture., On a lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll out into a 12-in. circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Remove excess crust and reroll scraps. Repeat with remaining pie crusts., Beat eggs and water; brush over edges of 3-in. pie crust circles. Place heaping teaspoonfuls of filling in the centers. Fold crust in half over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 9-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add blue cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens, 2 minutes longer. Serve with empanadas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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binish boy
[email protected]These empanadas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.
C.M. Acharya
[email protected]I made these empanadas in an air fryer, and they came out perfectly crispy. I highly recommend cooking them in an air fryer if you have one.
Gary Thompson
[email protected]I used a gluten-free flour blend to make these empanadas, and they turned out great. They were just as delicious as the regular flour empanadas.
Bts Fan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I omitted it from the sauce. The empanadas were still delicious without it.
Shaukat Aziz
[email protected]These empanadas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge, and these empanadas are a great way to use it up.
Sachin Basyal
[email protected]I've never made empanadas before, but this recipe was easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it because these empanadas were delicious.
Ramah ken
[email protected]I love that these empanadas can be made ahead of time and then baked just before serving. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Suraj Bk
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a tailgate party, and they were a huge hit. They were easy to eat and mess-free, which is perfect for a party.
Riaz Ahmed
[email protected]I served these empanadas with a side of celery and carrot sticks, and they were the perfect dipping vegetables.
Hamza Rehman
[email protected]I added a bit of extra blue cheese to the sauce, and it was amazing. I highly recommend doing this if you love blue cheese.
Zakriya Kalmati
[email protected]I used a store-bought buffalo sauce for the filling, and it worked out just fine. I think next time I'll try making my own sauce from scratch.
Klmaoz
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious that I didn't even mind the extra work.
Trinity Sunday
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the buffalo chicken and blue cheese would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.
Binudika Methsith0769
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.
Tanya Alexander
[email protected]These empanadas were a little bit spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best buffalo chicken empanadas he's ever had.
John Isaiah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of buffalo chicken, but these empanadas changed my mind. The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the blue cheese sauce was tangy and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Axmed Cabdulaahi
[email protected]I've made these empanadas twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always come out delicious.
Nany Nany
[email protected]These empanadas were a hit! The buffalo chicken filling was perfectly spicy, and the blue cheese sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.