Empanada Appetizers

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a skillet and add onion, cooking until onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add shredded meat and vegetables, stirring to combine with onions.

3. 3

   Warm the filling thoroughly.

4. 4

   Roll out the pastry crust and cut into circles, measuring about 4 inches in diameter.

5. 5

   A martini glass is about the right size if you dont have a cookie cutter that big.

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   Place pastry circles on a greased baking sheet.

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   Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each circle, top with some cheese.

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   Wet the edges with a little water.

9. 9

   Fold over, seal and crimp each pastry.

10. 10

    Brush with egg wash and bake in a 400-degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden.

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    Serve warm.

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