CHORIZO, SPINACH AND CHEESE EMPANADAS

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A flaky pie crust encloses flavorful chorizo, spinach, cheese and salsa. Your taste buds will thank you for making this empanada!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb chorizo or Italian sausage
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 1/4 cups Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach and salsa. Stir in cheese.
  • On ungreased large cookie sheet, unroll pie crusts. Cut each pie crust in half. Divide sausage mixture onto half of each crust half, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Fold untopped portion of each crust over filling; press with fork, or roll and flute with fingers to seal. Prick tops of empanadas several times with fork. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with additional salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1810 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

NDD tv
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These empanadas were a little too greasy for my taste.


Ahsan Writes
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These empanadas were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Ginger Lange
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I wasn't sure about the chorizo and spinach combination, but I'm glad I tried it. These empanadas were amazing!


SF YT
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These empanadas were delicious! The chorizo and spinach were a great combination.


Hash Lyrical
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I made these empanadas for my family and they were a huge success. Even my picky kids loved them.


Azeem Alshan
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I've tried many empanada recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chorizo and spinach filling is so flavorful.


Mohsin Rasheed
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These empanadas were a little too greasy for my taste.


Apna Muzaffrabad
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These empanadas were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Semab Bajwa
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I wasn't sure about the chorizo and spinach combination, but I'm glad I tried it. These empanadas were amazing!


Azhar Gujjar
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These empanadas were delicious! The chorizo and spinach were a great combination.


Brenda Regalado
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I made these empanadas for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Mealofagia Mageo
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I was disappointed with these empanadas. The chorizo was too dry and the spinach was bland.


md mizan rr
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These empanadas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Adam Khan Adamkhanadamkhan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the empanadas turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese.


Sabbir Tushar
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


JOHN M SIMBEYA (SIYAX)
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These were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Odunlami Zainab Omolola
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I made these empanadas for my family and they were a huge success. The recipe was easy to follow and the empanadas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Alexander Cruz estiben
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I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but these empanadas were still delicious. The spinach and cheese really balanced out the flavor.


RAFA JAHAN
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These empanadas were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.