Cocktail Empanadas

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Sharing with you today the step-by-step guide to making delicious cocktail empanadas that are super easy to prepare. There’s nothing better for hosting friends at home than some ice-cold beers and something tasty to go with them, like these cocktail empanadas filled with potato, cheese, and onion. This recipe is...

Cocktail Empanadas recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

12 Servings
(1 serving = 1 empanada)

For the empanada dough

  • package Cocktail empanada dough (puff pastry rounds)
    package Cocktail empanada dough (puff pastry rounds)
    1

For the filling

  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    2tbsp
  • Chopped onion
    Chopped onion
    1
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    1tsp
  • Curry powder
    Curry powder
    2tbsp
  • Potatoes, diced and cooked
    Potatoes, diced and cooked
    1 1/2cups
  • Mozzarella cheese, diced
    Mozzarella cheese, diced
    1cup
  • Salt, to taste
    Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
    Pepper, to taste

For sealing and baking

  • Egg
    Egg
    1

How to make Cocktail Empanadas

Prepare the filling

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped onion.

  2. Step 2

    Add curry powder and cumin, and cook until the onion is tender.

  3. Step 3

    Remove from heat and mix in the cooked potatoes and diced mozzarella cheese.

  4. Step 4

    Stir everything well and let the mixture cool.

Assemble the empanadas

  1. Step 1

    Fill the empanada rounds with the prepared mixture.

  2. Step 2

    Seal the edges by brushing them with beaten egg and pressing them together with a fork.

Prepare for baking

  1. Step 1

    Place the empanadas on a baking tray greased with butter and lightly floured.

  2. Step 2

    Brush the empanadas with beaten egg.

Bake

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

  2. Step 2

    Bake the empanadas for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool slightly

  1. Step 1

    Remove the empanadas from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

53.1kcal (2.66%)

Protein

1.5g (3.08%)

Carbs

4.0g (1.44%)

Sugars

0.3g (0.58%)

Healthy Fat

2.8g

Unhealthy Fat

1.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can freeze the empanadas before baking and cook them fresh for your guests.

  2. Using store-bought puff pastry rounds saves time and effort.

  3. Serve the empanadas with ice-cold beers or your favorite drinks for a perfect pairing.

FAQS

  1. Can I use homemade dough instead of store-bought puff pastry?

    Yes, you can use an oil-based dough recipe, which pairs wonderfully with the filling ingredients.

  2. Can these empanadas be frozen?

    Yes, they can be frozen before baking and cooked fresh when needed.

  3. What is the best way to seal the empanadas?

    Brush the edges with beaten egg and press them together using a fork.

  4. What temperature should I bake the empanadas at?

    Bake them at 220°C (428°F) for approximately 15 minutes.

  5. Can I substitute mozzarella cheese with another type of cheese?

    Yes, you can use other types of cheese, but mozzarella works well due to its melting properties.

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