easy empanadas (meat pockets)

Name: EASY EMPANADAS (MEAT POCKETS)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 can(s) reduced fat crescent rolls ( i use store brand); 2 teaspoon(s) olive or vegetable oil; 4 ounce(s) precooked jimmy dean turkey sausage crumbles; 4 ounce(s) ore-ida frozen diced potatoes; 1 - onion, finely diced; 1 - zucchini, finely diced; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin powder; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; - salt & pepper to taste; 1/3 cup(s) green olives, sliced

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Mary Lundschen

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Sep 2, 2012

I like the idea of these pockets. They are in the same catagory as pigs n blankets and quesadillas. This is my first time to make these but I am serious about getting good at it. I doubled the recipe and am glad because they are going fast.

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These tasty pockets can be an snack, potluck food or main dish with a salad. You can do all kinds of different fillings as long as there is not too much liquid.

prep time 25 Min

cook time 15 Min

method ---

yield 2 TO 4

Ingredients

1 can reduced fat crescent rolls ( i use store brand)
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
4 ounces precooked jimmy dean turkey sausage crumbles
4 ounces ore-ida frozen diced potatoes
1 - onion, finely diced
1 - zucchini, finely diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
1/3 cup green olives, sliced

How To Make easy empanadas (meat pockets)

Step 1

In non-stick skillet, heat oil and then cook the sausage and potatoes about 5 minutes. With potato masher, smash potato cubes so that there are no large pieces.

Step 2

Add onion and zucchini, then cook about 8 more minutes. Add spices and cook an additional few minutes. Stir in olives. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Open rolls and separate into the 8 triangles. Put a large spoonful on filling on half of each triangle and fold over. Use a fork to crimp the edges shut.
Step 4

You will have 8 good sized triangles. Grate some black pepper on the top of each before baking. Bake on cookie sheet about 12 minutes. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
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