virginia empanadas

Name: Virginia Empanadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 package(s) refrigerated pie crust round (not frozen); 4 ounce(s) package of cream cheese; 1/3 cup(s) lachoy sweet and sour sauce (or a fruit marmelade); 3 slice(s) smoked va ham (deli sliced) or left over baked ham; 3 teaspoon(s) craisins and/or nuts (optional)

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Allison Hazell

chesterfield, VA

Updated on Jun 12, 2012

Trying to use up pantry items before I move, I came up with this great snack/appetizer! I call it Virginia Empanada because I used smoked VA ham. They are rich and savory with a hint of sweetness. So easy and quick!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 9 snacks/apps

Ingredients

1 package refrigerated pie crust round (not frozen)
4 ounces package of cream cheese
1/3 cup lachoy sweet and sour sauce (or a fruit marmelade)
3 slices smoked va ham (deli sliced) or left over baked ham
3 teaspoons craisins and/or nuts (optional)

How To Make virginia empanadas

Step 1

Put refrigerated round pie crust on prep sheet. Cut into 9 equal squares/triangles...some will be triangles.

Step 2

In center of each square place a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese. Push in a crasin or nut if desired.
Step 3

Rip up ham slices into pieces that will fit on top of the cream cheese and allow the dough to fold over it.
Step 4

Place a small dollop of Sweet and Sour sauce or marmalade on top of the ham.
Step 5

Fold dough over to form triangles and press all edges together...press with fork prines.
Step 6

Brush triangles with sauce or marmalade. Bake for 20 minutes at 375. Let cool, filling will be very hot!
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