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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Classic empanadas from South America are stuffed pastries of beef or chicken, usually fried. That doesn't mean classic never changes. Chicken goes well with black beans, corn and jalapenos in this baked version with a Southwestern spin. Ingredients:
1 jar (16 ounces) black bean and corn salsa |
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed |
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced |
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided |
2 teaspoons lime juice |
1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use southwestern chicken strips, chopped |
2 packages (14.1 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry |
4 ounces quesadilla cheese, shredded |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the salsa, corn, jalapenos, 2 tablespoons cilantro and lime juice. In another bowl, combine the chicken, remaining cilantro and 1/2 cup salsa mixture; set aside. Reserve remaining salsa for serving.
2. Unroll a pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Using a floured 4-in. round cookie cutter placed halfway on edge of pastry, cut 4-in. x 3-in. football shapes. Repeat with remaining dough, chilling and rerolling scraps as needed.
3. Transfer half of the cutouts to greased baking sheets. Place 1 tablespoon chicken mixture in the center of each; top each with 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese. Brush edges of pastry with egg. Top with remaining cutouts; press edges with a fork to seal. Cut slits in the tops to resemble football laces. Brush tops with egg.
4. Bake at 450° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with reserved salsa mixture. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.
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