cheesy apple empanadas

Hilo, HI
Updated on Nov 12, 2011

This makes a quick & yummy breakfast. A make & carry finger food. I made this a few times for my nephew & my brothers. By the time they was done eatting these I was tried of making them lol.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 24 .. 1 each

Ingredients

  • 1 - empanada dough mix
  • 3 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored & finely chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground & divided
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cool whip, thawed

How To Make cheesy apple empanadas

  • Step 1
    First prepare the empanada dough as directed. Then mix the apple, cheese, brown sugar & 1 tsp. of the cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Step 2
    Preheat the oven to 400F. Shape the dough into 24 balls using about 1 Tbsp. of the dough for each ball. Then press each ball into a 4 inch round.
  • Step 3
    Spoon about 2 Tbsp of the apple mixture onto the center of each round. Then fold the right edge over the filling & repeat with the left edge. Then take the bottom edge & fold up to join in the center forming a triangle.
  • Step 4
    Place the triangles with the seam sides down on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Lightly brush empanadas with water.
  • Step 5
    Then combine the remaining 1 tsp. cinnamon & sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the empanadas. Bake for abotu 18 mins or until golden brown. Serve warm or cooled.
  • Step 6
    Then top with the COOL WHIP.
  • Step 7
    Special Tip: You may substitute 3 pears for the apples.

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