Ham & Sausage Bread with Cheese
Over 2 Hours
4 - 6 servings
GROUND PORK EMPANADAS
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GROUND PORK EMPANADAS
40 MINS | servings
Ingredients:
- 1 package frozen puff pastry dough (thawed)
- 1 pack Recipe Essentials Blended Mild Taco Seasoned Ground Pork
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ c. chicken stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ c. cream cheese
- ¼ c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 egg plus 1 Tbsp. water
Preparation:
- In a medium saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic cook until tender and fragrant.
- Add the pork and cook until no longer pink and browned. Add the chicken stock and simmer until liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and Monterey jack cheese.
- To make the empanadas, preheat oven to 350°F.
- On a floured surface, place one sheet of puff pastry. Roll the puff pastry sheet out to be slightly larger (12×18).
- Using a round cutter (3 to 4 inches); cut into 8 rounds.
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling into each round. Using your finger, dip into water and go around the edge of the circle. Fold in half to make a moon shape and to seal crimp the edges with a fork.
- Place the empanadas on a prepared baking sheet with cooking spray. Whisk together one egg and water and brush over the empanadas. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with salsa or avocado crème.
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