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.

Sakib Boos
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I'm definitely going to make these cheese pastries again. They were so good!


Pulami Bahdoor
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These cheese pastries were okay, but I've had better.


Rabuni islam pakhi
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I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Maddi Mallette
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These are the best cheese pastries I've ever had!


JUICE WROLD 999 XXXTATESON
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I was disappointed with these cheese pastries. The cheese filling was too runny and the pastry was too thick.


Comfort Amoah
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These empanadas were so easy to make and they were gone in minutes!


Thabiso Ngidi
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for cheese pastries.


Gabby
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These cheese pastries were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Murtaza Hasan
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I made these empanadas for my friends and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Ami Gorib
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These cheese pastries were good, but I found the cheese filling to be a bit bland.


Dorah Mbunge
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I was looking for a recipe for cheese pastries that was easy to follow and these empanadas fit the bill perfectly. They turned out great!


Sahil Bhugloo
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These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.


Will Stuart
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I tried this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The cheese filling was rich and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and crispy.


Vsal Bhatta
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OMG! These empanadas were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious.


Mieka Marie Hodson
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These cheese pastries were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the crispy crust and the gooey cheese filling.