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Speck and Argentinian Empanadas
Flaky pastry pockets filled with savory speck and argentinian cheese, perfect as a snack or dessert.
⏱35 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups Dense pastry doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●1/2 cup, diced Speckor bacon
- ●1/2 cup, crumbled Argentinian cheesesuch as queso fresco
- ●1 tablespoon, melted Garlicky buttersee notes
- ●to taste Salt
- ●preheated to 400°F Bakefor 20-25 minutes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Roll out the dense pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the speck, argentinian cheese, and garlicky butter.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of the speck mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- 6
Fold the other half of the dough circle over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
- 7
Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
- 8
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Brush the tops with a little water and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!