Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Unwrap pie shells and set aside at room temperature until pliable and no longer cold, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add potatoes and 1/4 cup water, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and briefly mash until chunky. Set aside to let cool. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cheese, then add remaining to bowl with potato mixture along with olives, cilantro, salt and pepper. Gently fold together and set aside.
Invert one of the pie shells onto a floured surface, removing the tin, then gently flatten and roll out into a 12-inch circle. Using a small bowl as a cookie cutter, cut four 5-inch circles out of the dough, reworking the scraps as needed. Transfer circles to a large plate and cover with a damp paper towel then repeat process with second crust to make 8 circles total.
Working with one circle of dough at a time, brush edges with water then arrange about 1/4 cup of the potato filling in the middle. Fold over to make a half moon. Pressing out air as you go, pinch edges together snugly, crimping them, if desired. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush empanadas with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle tops with reserved cheese. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2141.75 Kcal (8967 kJ)
Calories from fat	1385.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	153.97g	237%
Cholesterol	13.32mg	4%
Sodium	240.03mg	10%
Potassium	344.79mg	7%
Total Carbs	193.27g	64%
Sugars	0.81g	3%
Dietary Fiber	19.57g	78%
Protein	23.13g	46%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	111.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	339.37 Kcal (1421 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.4g	237%
Cholesterol	2.11mg	4%
Sodium	38.03mg	10%
Potassium	54.63mg	7%
Total Carbs	30.63g	64%
Sugars	0.13g	3%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	78%
Protein	3.66g	46%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	17.7mg	11%

* 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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