Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas W. Chile Con Queso Dip - Deen Recipe

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Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas W. Chile Con Queso Dip - Deen
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
304
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, combine the chicken, colby and Monterey cheese, cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove 1 pie crust from pie tin onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 15-inch circle. Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed.
  4. Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts, making 12 to 15 circles total. Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface.
  5. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water.
  6. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.
  7. Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture. Place empanadas in deep-fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Top with con queso dip.
  8. Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
  9. Dip:.
  10. In a medium sauce pot, slowly melt Cheddar over medium/low heat. When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, chiles, and hot sauce, stirring with spoon until combined well.
  11. Pour cheese dip into a small casserole dish and serve as a dip for the cheesy empanadas or pour on top for a real cheesy effect.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 304.35 Kcal (1274 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.18g 36%
Cholesterol 62.09mg 21%
Sodium 733.31mg 31%
Potassium 197.31mg 4%
Total Carbs 8.74g 3%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 15.79g 32%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 253.4mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.37 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.04g 36%
Cholesterol 59.03mg 21%
Sodium 697.22mg 31%
Potassium 187.6mg 4%
Total Carbs 8.31g 3%
Sugars 0.98g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 15.01g 32%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.2mg 25%
Calcium 240.9mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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