Crispy Ham & Cheese Empanadas
Golden, flaky hand pies filled with salty ham and melty cheese — ready in under 30 minutes using store-bought dough. Pure Argentine street food energy.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Mix flour, 0.75 cup water, and a pinch of salt until shaggy. Knead 2 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
Step 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low, sauté diced onion until softened, ~3 minutes. Stir in ham and cornstarch.
Step 3
Remove filling to a bowl, let cool 2 minutes, then fold in shredded cheese. Divide dough into 8 equal balls.
Step 4
Roll each ball flat to a 4-inch round. Place 2 tbsp filling off-center, fold in half, press edges, then crimp with a fork.
Step 5
Brush each empanada with beaten egg yolk. Bake at 400°F on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 18–20 minutes until golden.
Step 6
Cool 2 minutes before serving. Serve hot with chimichurri or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- work surface (cutting board or counter)
- 12-inch skillet
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- rolling pin
- fork
- pastry brush
- oven
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
