Empanada De Queso (Cheese Pastries) Recipe

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Empanada De Queso (Cheese Pastries)
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
137
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour with the salt, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Add the butter and cut into the flour with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
  3. Beat the egg yolks lightly and combine with the milk.
  4. Stir into the flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
  6. Beat the egg whites and fold in the grated cheese and chili powder.
  7. Roll out the dough as thinly as possible on a floured board.
  8. Cut the dough into 48 circles with a glass.
  9. Place 1/3 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on half of the circles and cover with the remaining circles.
  10. Moisten the edges with a little water and press together.
  11. Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375f degree oven for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.31 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.03g 14%
Cholesterol 39.36mg 13%
Sodium 323.6mg 13%
Potassium 67.03mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.83g 3%
Sugars 0.33g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 4.42g 9%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 104.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.76 Kcal (1443 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.68g 14%
Cholesterol 98.82mg 13%
Sodium 812.52mg 13%
Potassium 168.31mg 1%
Total Carbs 24.68g 3%
Sugars 0.84g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.66g 4%
Protein 11.09g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 5%
Calcium 263.4mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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