EMPANADA DE QUESO (CHEESE PASTRIES)

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Another wonderful appetizer from Latin American Cooking - Delisious!! Almost addictive. (1 hour chill time not in cook time)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup milk
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine the flour with the salt, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Add the butter and cut into the flour with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
  • Beat the egg yolks lightly and combine with the milk.
  • Stir into the flour to form a soft dough.
  • Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
  • Beat the egg whites and fold in the grated cheese and chili powder.
  • Roll out the dough as thinly as possible on a floured board.
  • Cut the dough into 48 circles with a glass.
  • Place 1/3 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on half of the circles and cover with the remaining circles.
  • Moisten the edges with a little water and press together.
  • Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375f degree oven for 15 minutes.

Faisal Shikh
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The filling was too runny. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Maribel Batista
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These cheese pastries were a bit too oily for my taste.


Mina Islam
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The empanadas were good, but nothing special. I've had better.


Aryan Chaubey
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These cheese pastries were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some spices next time.


zidne Rahaman
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The recipe was easy to follow and the empanadas turned out delicious! Thank you for sharing!


Kimbela Winston
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These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Max G
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The pastry was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Konika Apu
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These empanadas were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved them.


Aya Gadd
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I love the combination of cheese and pastry in these empanadas. They're so delicious and addictive!


Chino
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These cheese pastries are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ali Depar
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I've made these empanadas a few times now and they always turn out great. The filling is cheesy and flavorful, and the pastry is flaky and golden brown.


Arjun Kumar
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These cheese pastries were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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