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carnitas empanadas

Carnitas Empanadas

Carnitas empanadas have flaky pastry wrapped around juicy carnitas, a spoonful of salsa roja, and melty cheese is hard to pass up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 18 Empanadas
Calories 67 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • empanada dough store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups carnitas shredded
  • 1/2 cup salsa roja
  • 1/2 cup melty cheese shredded, like Oaxaca, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
  • 1 egg + 2 teaspoons water beaten
  • Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay out the empanada dough rounds.
  • Add shredded carnitas in the center of each circle, followed by one teaspoon of salsa, then top with shredded cheese.
  • Fold the dough circle over into a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork or crimping by hand.
  • Arrange the empanadas on the baking sheet and brush them with egg wash for a golden finish.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.3mg
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