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Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas With Queso Dip Recipe

Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas With Queso Dip Recipe

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Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas With Queso Dip

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Ingredients:

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3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped ( about 4 to 5 chicken breasts)
1 (8 oz) package shredded cheese ( colby
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 (15 oz) package refrigerated pie crusts (i used http -- or /www.recipezaar.com/45383)
water
1 cup velveeta cheese
1 cup tomato, diced (i used rotel with chipotle peppers)

Directions:

Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, combine the chicken, colby and Monterey cheese, cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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.
Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts, making 12 to 15 circles total.
Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface.
Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water.
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.
Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture.
Place empanadas in deep-fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Top with queso dip.
Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
Sauce:.
In a medium sauce pot, slowly heat cheese over medium/low heat.
When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, stirring with spoon until combined well.
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 Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	225.92 Kcal (946 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.4g	25%
Cholesterol	34.73mg	12%
Sodium	752.31mg	31%
Potassium	179.91mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.2g	3%
Sugars	2.3g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	1%
Protein	9.93g	20%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	93.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	234.74 Kcal (983 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.04g	25%
Cholesterol	36.09mg	12%
Sodium	781.68mg	31%
Potassium	186.93mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.6g	3%
Sugars	2.39g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	1%
Protein	10.31g	20%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	4.3mg	23%
Calcium	96.7mg	9%

* 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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