Ingredients for Simple Ham Empanadas
- 2 large eggs
- Stuffed Green Olives
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- Cheddar Cheese
- Premade Puff Pastry
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
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How to Make Simple Ham Empanadas
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, cover two large eggs with water and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 10 minutes, then drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking.
- Once cooled, peel and finely chop the hard-boiled eggs.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped ham, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch (10cm) cookie cutter or knife, cut out 10 circles from each sheet.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of each pastry circle.
- Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Arrange the empanadas about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg yolk.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the empanadas are puffed and golden brown. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
- If the empanadas start to brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
28g
Carbs
7g
