Cheesy Empanadas With Queso Dip Recipe

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Cheesy Empanadas With Queso Dip
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
2
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (I just use the oven)
  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. 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 con queso dip.
  3. Note: Up to this point, the recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month
  4. Chili Con Queso Dip
  5. 1 pound package Cheddar (recommended: Velveeta)
  6. 1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  7. 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  8. 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  9. 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.
  10. 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 2.24 Kcal (9 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.16g 0%
Cholesterol 0.38mg 0%
Sodium 6.53mg 0%
Potassium 1.94mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 0.4mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.11 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.72g 0%
Cholesterol 43.18mg 0%
Sodium 749.56mg 0%
Potassium 222.49mg 0%
Total Carbs 11.57g 0%
Sugars 0.83g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 0%
Protein 11.56g 0%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 0%
Iron 5.9mg 0%
Calcium 48.6mg 0%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.1
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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