Ham & Cheese Empanadas Recipe

Name: Ham & Cheese Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Emanada Dough; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 cup cold water; Filling; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 cup chopped ham (either leftover ham or deli luncheon meat); 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 egg, beaten; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 egg (for egg wash)

Servings: persons

Emanada Dough
2 cups flour
3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup cold water
Filling
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 cup chopped ham (either leftover ham or deli luncheon meat)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg, beaten
1 pinch black pepper
1 egg (for egg wash)

1
For the dough: Combine flour & butter in a large bowl.
2
Using a pastry blender or a fork, mix until the butter is evenly distributed among the flour.
3
Dissolve the salt & sugar in the water & stir into the flour mix.
4
On a lightly floured surface, lightly knead dough until it forms a ball, adding more water or flour if needed.
5
Cover the bowl with lid or plastic wrap & refrigerate 1 hour.
6
Roll dough out on a floured surface about 1/8 inch thick.
7
With a circle cookie cutter, cut out a 4-inch circle.
8
Continue until you have used all of the dough.
9
For filling: Put parsley, ham, breadcrumbs, cheese, sour cream, egg & pepper into a large bowl.
10
Mix well.
11
Put dough circles on a greased pan.
12
Put 2 Tbsp. of filling in center of each circle.
13
Fold dough circles in half, press & seal with a fork.
14
For egg wash: beat egg & add about 1 Tbsp water.
15
Brush egg wash on top of each empanada.
16
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Emanada Dough, 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Ham & Cheese Empanadas 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.

Ham & Cheese Empanadas

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