Chile-Cheese Empanaditas

Chile-Cheese Empanaditas


1. Mix together cheese with chilies and set aside.

2. Roll out pie crust dough.

3. With a 3 1/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut pie crust into 16 rounds.

4. Spoon chile-cheese mixture onto one side only of each pastry circle.

5. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.

6. Fold pastry in half, forming a half-moon shape, pressing edges with a fork to seal.

7. Place empanaditas on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.

8. Cut a small slit in the top of each with a sharp knife.

9. Bake at 400F for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.

10. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

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