Ham and Cheese Empanadas

Name: Ham and Cheese Empanadas
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry; 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup ham, chopped in small pieces; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon sesame seed (optional)

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Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 8

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In Venezuela these empanaditas made with puff pastry are called pastelitos. They're a popular breakfast menu item, and they’re truly delicious! The fillings can vary: there are cheese, ham and cheese, chicken, beef, ricotta and spinach empanadas, among the many other kinds. At home I make pastelitos quite often, since they're my family's favorite. Prepare them, and surprise your family with a breakfast that's different and oh-so-tasty!

by Oriana Romero

Updated Jun 17, 2021

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Ingredients

2 sheets frozen puff pastry
1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup ham, chopped in small pieces
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seed (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2

Carefully stretch out the puff pastry. With a circular cookie cutter, cut the dough in 9-inch circles.
3

Mix the cheese and ham in a small container. Set aside.
4

Add 2 tablespoons of the cheese and ham in the center of each circle. Fold and seal the edges with a fork.
5

Mix the egg with the water. Set aside.
6

Arrange the empanadas on a large cookie sheet and brush the top with the egg wash. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, if desired.
7

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
8

Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Use chicken or turkey ham in place of the pork ham to give the empanadas a unique flavor.

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More About This Recipe

In Venezuela these empanaditas made with puff pastry are called pastelitos. They're a popular breakfast menu item, and they’re truly delicious! The fillings can vary: there are cheese, ham and cheese, chicken, beef, ricotta and spinach empanadas, among the many other kinds. At home I make pastelitos quite often, since they're my family's favorite. Prepare them, and surprise your family with a breakfast that's different and oh-so-tasty!