Ham and Cheese Empanadas
Golden, crispy fried empanadas filled with savory ham and melted cheese. A quick and satisfying snack or meal that's perfect for any occasion.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dice the 200g ham and 200g mozzarella into small pieces and mix them together in a bowl.
Step 2
Place a heaping tablespoon of the ham and cheese filling onto the center of each of the 12 empanada discs.
Step 3
Beat the 1 egg in a small bowl. Brush the edges of each disc with the beaten egg, fold over, and press with a fork to seal.
Step 4
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a bread cube sizzles immediately, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Fry the empanadas in batches, without crowding, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Step 6
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- Deep skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Fork
- Paper towels
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