Empanadas with Tulip Jamonilla®
There’s nothing like sinking your teeth into a tender and flaky empanada with a hearty pork and cheese filling. Empanada means “to wrap in bread” which is very descriptive for this dish. The little pockets of joy are a true crowd-pleaser that makes the perfect party food or a grab-and-go snack.
There are many variations of empanadas. You can fill the savory, golden pastry with a variety of ingredients such as pork, beef, chicken, or tuna. If you want to make a vegetarian version, vegetable filling works just as well. You can either bake or fry the empanadas depending on what you prefer. In this recipe, we bake the empanadas.
If you want more flavors and texture in your Jamonilla® empanadas simply add vegetables such as green peas, onions, grated carrots, or potatoes.
Tips
Swaps and substitutions
Bring some extra flavor to your empanadas by seasoning them with warm spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and chili peppers.
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Make your empanadas in advance
Meal prepping gets you smoothly through the busy weekdays. Stock your freezer with these filling Jamonilla® empanadas and you will always have delicious food right at hand. Freezer-friendly food is great when you have unexpected guests, or you want an easy snack to bring for school or work. You can easily leave these empanadas in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you want to prepare the Jamonilla® empanadas in advance of a party simply store the uncooked empanadas in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Take them out, wet the surface with egg wash, and bake them in a preheated oven at 190-200°C for about 18-25 minutes or until they are the dough looks golden-brown.
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