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Uruguayan Empanadas with Zesty Cheese Filling
A twist on traditional empanadas, this recipe combines the earthy flavors of Uruguay with a zesty cheese filling.
⏱40 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups Empanada DoughStore-bought or homemade
- ●1 block Uruguayan Cheese (Queso Fresco)Crumbly, white cheese
- ●1 cup Zesty Cheese Filling (Queso con Aji)Mix of Queso Fresco, diced onion, and chopped fresh cilantro
- ●2 tsp Earthly Spice BlendMix of dried oregano, cumin, and paprika
- ●1/2 tsp SaltTo taste
- ●1/4 cup Fresh CilantroChopped for garnish
- ●1/4 cup Olive OilFor brushing empanada dough
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out empanada dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
Place a tablespoon of the Zesty Cheese Filling in the center of each dough circle.
- 5
Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil.
- 6
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal.
- 7
Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.