Description
Delight in these warm, flaky empanadas filled with spicy chorizo and melted cheese, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Empanada dough
- Chorizo sausage
- Queso (Mexican cheese)
- Onion (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Chili powder
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Remove from heat and stir in queso, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the chorizo mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chorizo with vegetables or beans. You can also freeze uncooked empanadas for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg