Chile-Cheese Empanaditas Recipe

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Chile-Cheese Empanaditas
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Directions:

  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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 247.18 Kcal (1035 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.43g 25%
Cholesterol 44.1mg 15%
Sodium 724.94mg 30%
Potassium 161.34mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.45g 6%
Sugars 2.11g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 8%
Protein 7.62g 15%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 140.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.64 Kcal (945 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 25%
Cholesterol 40.26mg 15%
Sodium 661.78mg 30%
Potassium 147.28mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.93g 6%
Sugars 1.93g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 8%
Protein 6.95g 15%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 7%
Calcium 128.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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