EMPANADA DE QUESO: CHEESE TURNOVERS

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Empanada de Queso: Cheese Turnovers image

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.

Ghulam Murtaza Buriro
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Amazing!


Kevin Hammond
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These empanadas were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some more butter or milk to the dough next time.


nero abam usani
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Jaxson
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I've made these empanadas a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is flaky and the cheese filling is gooey and flavorful. I highly recommend them!


Chloe Walston
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Delicious!


Md Shahabot
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These empanadas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


moina mukta
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Yum!


BANDZ TTK
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I made these empanadas for my family and they were a big hit! The dough was flaky and the cheese filling was gooey and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Abhishek Pathak
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Not my favorite.


Md Monne
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These empanadas were delicious! The dough was flaky and the cheese filling was gooey and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


muhammad hadi
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Meh.


Hashim Sultan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the empanadas turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my party and everyone loved them.


Mike Dewilde
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Not bad!


Megaladon Kid
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I've made these empanadas a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is flaky and the cheese filling is gooey and flavorful. I highly recommend them!


Jepz Monyjok Adel
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them.


Aziz Aziz
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The recipe was easy to follow and the empanadas turned out great! I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and they were so cheesy and delicious.


Ivan Calvo
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Easy to make and delicious!


Kaevi'one Peek
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These cheese turnovers were a hit at my party! The dough was flaky and the cheese filling was gooey and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.