Go Back
Shortcut empanada

3. Shortcut Mini Empanadas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 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. Heat oven to 400 degrees; unroll pie crusts on a flat surface.
  2. Cut small dough circles with a round cutter or glass.
  3. Put a small spoonful of beans and pinch of cheese in each center.
  4. Fold into half-moons; crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  5. Place on a baking sheet; brush with beaten egg. Bake 15 minutes until golden brown.