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Cheese Empanadas

Cheese Empanadas

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Directions

SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chopped leeks, discard dark green tops
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. water, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 slices Sargento® Sliced Provolone Cheese
  • 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • 2

    Melt butter in skillet and add leeks. Cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook 5 minutes more or until tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely; drain any excess liquid.

  • 3

    Sprinkle flour on a clean, dry work area and roll out puff pastry to form two 12-inch squares. Cut pastry into eight 5-inch diameter circles. Place 1 slice cheese on each pastry circle. Top each with 2 Tbsp. leeks and fold pastry in half. Seal edges. Beat egg with remaining 1 Tbsp. water. Brush egg mixture on pastry; prick top surface to allow steam to escape.

  • 4

    Place on cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes, until puffed and golden.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 822

Total Fat 57.5g

Saturated Fat 16.6g

Trans Fat 14.0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 24.0g

Cholesterol 92mg

Sodium 491mg

Carbohydrates 57g

Protein 20g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Vitamin A 144RE

Vitamin C 5mg

Calcium 318mg

Iron 5mg

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