Cheesy Empanadas With Queso Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1215 |
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so cute and so good! take awhile to prepare but it's great to set out at a party. I made it for a super bowl get together. This is compliments of Paula Deen. Ingredients:
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken, about 4 to 5 chicken breasts |
1 (8-ounce) package shredded colby and monterey jack cheese blend |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 chopped red bell pepper |
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts |
water |
Directions:
1. Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (I just use the oven)
2. In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, combine the chicken, colby and Monterey cheese, cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove 1 pie crust from pie tin onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 15-inch circle. Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts, making 12 to 15 circles total. Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture. Place empanadas in deep-fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Top with con queso dip.
3. Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month
4. Chili Con Queso Dip
5. 1 pound package Cheddar (recommended: Velveeta)
6. 1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
7. 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
8. 2 teaspoons hot sauce
9. In a medium sauce pot, slowly melt Cheddar over medium/low heat. When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, chiles, and hot sauce, stirring with spoon until combined well.
10. Pour cheese dip into a small casserole dish and serve as a dip for the cheesy empanadas or pour on top for a real cheesy effect.
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