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13. Shortcut Mini Empanadas

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 12
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box refrigerated pie crusts 2 crusts
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans mashed slightly
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 egg beaten

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and unroll the pie crusts on a flat surface.
  2. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut small circles out of the dough.
  3. Place a small spoonful of mashed beans and a pinch of cheese in the center of each circle.
  4. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal them.
  5. Place on a baking sheet, brush the tops with the beaten egg, and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.