Two-Bite Turkey Empanadas Recipe

Name: Two-Bite Turkey Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups flour; 1 tsp. oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 lb. ground turkey breast; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup TACO BELL Refried Beans; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 egg, beaten, divided; 3/4 cup TACO BELL Thick & Chunky Salsa

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb. ground turkey breast
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup TACO BELL Refried Beans
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg, beaten, divided
3/4 cup TACO BELL Thick & Chunky Salsa

1
Beat cream cheese spread and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended.
2
Gradually beat in flour; shape into ball.
3
Wrap in plastic wrap.
4
Refrigerate 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
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Add garlic; cook and stir 30 sec.
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or until fragrant.
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Add turkey and chili powder; cook 5 min.
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or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring frequently to break up meat.
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Transfer to medium bowl.
11
Stir in cheese, beans, onions and cilantro.
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Cool completely.
13
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 24x16-inch rectangle.
14
Use 4-inch cookie cutter to cut dough into 24 rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary.
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Spoon 1 Tbsp.
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turkey mixture onto center of each round; brush edge with egg.
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Fold in half; seal edges with fork.
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Place on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
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Cut small slits in tops to allow steam to escape; brush with remaining egg.
20
Bake 18 to 20 min.
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or until golden brown.
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Serve with salsa.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. oil, and more.

Yes, Two-Bite Turkey Empanadas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Two-Bite Turkey Empanadas

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