SPINACH EMPANADAS
These take a little time to make but they are SOO delicious! They freeze very well and can be made ahead and reheated. I don't remember where I got this recipe but it is definitely requested a lot! Prep time does not include time for dough to chill.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 57m
Yield 50 empanadas
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For pastry: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually beat in flour and salt.
- The mixture will be very thick.
- Knead by hand.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 3 hours.
- For filling: In a medium skillet, cook the onion and garlic in the reserved bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender but not brown.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon, spinach, cottage cheese, pepper and nutmeg.
- Let filling cool.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry until it is 1/8 inch thick.
- Using a 3 inch cutter, cut out as many pastry circles as possible.
- Place 1 tsp filling on one half of each pastry circle.
- Moisten the edges of the circle with beaten egg mixed with a little water (eggwash) and fold the other half over the filling.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and seal the edges of the pastry with a fork.
- Brush tops with the egg and prick a small vent in each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
- To freeze: After baking, allow to cool. Freeze on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a large freezer bag. Seal & label.
- To reheat: Reheat on a baking sheet at 450 degrees until just heated through. About 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 105.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.2
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Ahmad Eissa
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
my brain
[email protected]These empanadas were not worth the effort.
Rao Raj
[email protected]The pastry was too thick.
md tanver ahammed
[email protected]The filling was bland.
Abid Ali
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit dry.
Yubraj Chhantyal
[email protected]So flavorful!
Mohon Adhikari
[email protected]A keeper recipe!
Afolabi Seun
[email protected]Perfect for a party.
Limit Less
[email protected]Easy and tasty!
Julie Ward
[email protected]Will definitely make again.
Dil Rai
[email protected]A new favorite!
Stephen Ziyenge
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Janco Janco janci
[email protected]These empanadas were so good! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I especially loved the addition of pine nuts.
john swecker
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but these empanadas turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Mukamilkhan5055 Khan
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the pastry was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Deanna Hughes
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was nice and crispy. I served them with a side of sour cream and they were a hit.
hayatullah haidari
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but these empanadas changed my mind. The filling was so flavorful and the pastry was so light and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
kikelomo bukunmi
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I especially loved the addition of feta cheese.
Salah uddin ahmed
[email protected]I've made these empanadas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The spinach filling is so flavorful and the pastry is perfectly crispy. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.
Wisdomty
[email protected]These spinach empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again.