Shrimp and Bacon Empanadas

Name: Shrimp and Bacon Empanadas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño chiles, to taste; 3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts divided; 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked shrimp; 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

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Prep 30 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 8

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This portable package brings on the flavor with a mix of shrimp, bacon and cheese for a quick dinner that's sure to please.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Oct 6, 2016

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño chiles, to taste
3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts divided
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked shrimp
1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; add jalapeño chiles and white parts of onion to skillet. Cook 4 minutes; stir in shrimp, green onions and bacon.
2

Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Press or roll each to form 6-inch round. Scoop 1/4 cup bacon mixture on center of each round; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
3

Fold each in half, gently stretching dough over filling.
4

Using fork, press seams to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until golden brown.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Save a few of the sliced green onion tops to sprinkle on the baked empanadas as a garnish.
tip 2
Mix it up! Swap queso fresco or Cotija for the mozzarella.

Nutrition Information

260 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 13g Protein, 28g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 11g; 16%

Saturated Fat: 4 1/2g; 23%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 50mg; 17%

Sodium: 790mg; 33%

Potassium: 90mg; 3%

Total Carbohydrate: 28g; 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 13g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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This portable package brings on the flavor with a mix of shrimp, bacon and cheese for a quick dinner that's sure to please.