These flaky, cheesy empanadas are sure to be a hit anytime of day.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack, coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped green olives
1/4 cup raisins
2 packages pre-made empanada dough rounds (14 oz., or about 20 rounds total)
2 tbsp. milk
1 egg, beaten
Preparation: Combine cheese, celery, green olives, and raisins and toss well. Place 2 tbsp. of filling just below center of each empanada round. Using pastry brush or finger dipped in water, moisten bottom edge of empanada round, and fold top over filling. Press edges to seal in filling, and prick tops with fork tongs. Add milk to beaten egg and stir well. Onto lightly greased baking sheet, place empanadas and brush each one´s top with egg wash. In preheated 400°F oven, bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 20 empanadas.
