| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 23 min |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Inactive: | 30 min |
| Cook: | 28 min |
| Yield: | 10 to 12 empanadas |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon corn oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
- Pinch sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package 5-inch frozen empanada shells
- Cooking spray
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon corn oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add corn and roasted red peppers; saute for 5 minutes or until the corn is fully cooked. Season with sugar, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to medium bowl, stir in cheese and heavy whipping cream. Let cool.
- On a cutting board, place 6 empanada shells side by side. Place a spoonful of the corn-cheese filling on 1 side of the circle. Moisten the tip of your finger with a small amount of water and moisten the edges of the circle with your finger. Fold the dough over the filling to make a half-circle. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the empanadas on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make egg wash. Brush the top of the empanadas with the egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until top is browned.
- Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 11 servings |
| Calories | 218 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg |
| Sodium | 326 mg |
Reviews
this went over great at a party where everyone was comparing appetizers. This was one of the favorites. I am always trying to have healthier alternatives, so i love that these are baked. Frying would’ve made them taste a bit better, but at too big a cost. Since making these the first time exactly as written, i’ve redone the recipe with different cheese/filling – corn, black bean, and pepper jack – also awesome. Next time – black bean and a mexican blend… or maybe some carne asada… mmmm…