Ham and Cheese Breakfast Empanadas
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
790 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Empanadas
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Delicious Argentine inspired ham and cheese empanadas that are cheesy and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 6 oz block of fresh mozzarella cheese
- 7 oz Jones Dairy Farm Ham Steak
- 4 read to bake puff pastry sheets (typically 2 packages)
- non-stick baking spray
- egg
- 2 Tsp water
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and remove puff pastry from refrigerator to thaw.
- Cut both mozzarella and ham steak into 1/4 inch cubes.
- Pour cheese and ham into large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Roll out one sheet on puff pastry on parchment paper.
- Using either a bowl, glass, or backside of an empanada cutter, cut 4” circles from the dough.
- Continue with all four sheets of puff pastry dough.
- Spray empanada cutter with non-stick baking spray.
- Mix egg and water together to make an egg wash.
- Place one circle of dough into center of empanada cutter and add one large spoonful of ham and cheese mixture to the center.
- Using a food brush, brush outside circle of empanada with egg wash.
- Fold together and press tightly to seal empanada together. Slowly peel from the empanada maker and place on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
- Brush the top of the empanada with egg wash to help it brown in the oven.
- Repeat with remaining circles and filling mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until top has lightly browned.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2g
Calories
790kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
797mg
(33%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 790 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 790kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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