Bacon and Egg Empanadas

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   Preheat oven to 425F.

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   and butter a baking pan.

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   On a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin roll out each empanada wrapper into a 7-inch round.

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   Finely grate Cheddar and in a bowl whisk together with eggs and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Chop scallions.

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   In a nonstick skillet heat 1 teaspoon butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and saute bacon until golden, about 1 minute on each side.

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   Transfer bacon to a plate and add remaining 2 teaspoons butter to skillet.

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   Heat butter until foam subsides and saute scallions 15 seconds.

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   Add egg mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until eggs just begin to set but are still very loose, about 30 seconds.

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    Arrange 1 piece bacon 1/4 inch from edge of 1 empanada wrapper and spoon half of egg mixture on top of bacon.

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    Fold empanada wrapper over filling to create a half-moon shape and seal by pressing edges together firmly with a fork.

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    Make another empanada in same manner.

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    Transfer empanadas to baking pan and cut a few small slits in top of each empanada to create steam vents.

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    Bake empanadas in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.