Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas With Queso Dip |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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This is a recipe from Paula Deen, . I made this for tonight's dinner & served with a side of my recipe for spanish rice ( /280608). It was great! My husband said it was a 4 our of 5 star dinner. Although, I tweaked the sauce to my own tastes. Ingredients:
3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped (about 4 to 5 chicken breasts) |
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheese (colby and monterey jack cheese blend) |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (i used http -- or /www.recipezaar.com/45383) |
water |
1 cup velveeta cheese (or cheese sauce) |
1 cup tomato, diced (i used rotel with chipotle peppers) |
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.
4. Cut out rounds, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as needed.
5. Repeat procedure with remaining pie crusts, making 12 to 15 circles total.
6. Arrange 1 round on a clean, flat surface.
7. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of crust with water.
8. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of the round.
9. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.
10. Repeat with the remaining rounds and chicken mixture.
11. Place empanadas in deep-fryer for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Top with queso dip.
13. Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
14. Sauce:.
15. In a medium sauce pot, slowly heat cheese over medium/low heat.
16. When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, stirring with spoon until combined well.
17. 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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