Empanadas Fritas de Queso Recipe

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Empanadas Fritas de Queso
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lard
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup queso chanco (or swiss cheese or havarti), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions:

  1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Combine the lard and milk in a saucepan, and heat until the milk is hot. Pour the hot milk into the flour mixture, and stir until a dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Roll the dough out on a floured surface 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch rounds. Brush the outer edges of each circle with beaten egg, and fill with a small mound of cheese. Fold each circle in half to form a half-moon; press the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal. Place the empanadas onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with remaining egg.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
  5. Alternatively, the empanadas may be deep fried in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil. If deep frying, do not brush the outsides of the empanadas with egg. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 109.19 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.11g 3%
Cholesterol 12.06mg 4%
Sodium 83.76mg 3%
Potassium 84.34mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.75g 6%
Sugars 0.77g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 3.16g 6%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 37.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.43 Kcal (1049 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.84g 3%
Cholesterol 27.65mg 4%
Sodium 192.1mg 3%
Potassium 193.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 43.01g 6%
Sugars 1.76g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 3%
Protein 7.25g 6%
Iron 0.7mg 2%
Calcium 85.6mg 4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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