Cuban Cheese Turnovers (Empanada De Queso) Recipe

Name: Cuban Cheese Turnovers (Empanada De Queso)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lb butter, cold and cut in small cubes; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 cup water, ice cold; 1 onion, white medium, diced small; 8 ounces spinach, chiffonade; 3 cups cheese, Manchego, grated; 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 lb flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter, cold and cut in small cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup water, ice cold
1 onion, white medium, diced small
8 ounces spinach, chiffonade
3 cups cheese, Manchego, grated
1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 egg
2 tablespoons water

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["Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.", "Cut in 1/2 lb butter with pastry blender.", "Add one egg and vinegar.", "Slowly add water, as needed, mixing to form the dough.", "Turn dough out onto plastic wrap and knead until smooth, only a few seconds. Wrap well and chill 30 minutes.", "Saute onion in 2 T butter.", "Add spinach over medium heat.", "Cool, then combine with cheese, hazelnuts, and raisins.", "On lightly floured surface, roll half the chilled dough to 1/8"" thick.", "Cut out 3"" circles.", "Spoon 1 T filling into the center of each circle.", "Make egg wash with beaten egg and 2 T water.", "Brush egg wash around edges.Fold up edges forming a pouch, and seal.", "Refrigerate the empanadas on greased parchment paper for at least 30 minutes.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "Brush the empanadas with egg wash.", "Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 lb butter, cold and cut in small cubes, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cuban Cheese Turnovers (Empanada De Queso) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Cheese Turnovers (Empanada De Queso)

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