Empanadas de Jamon y Queso

Name: Empanadas de Jamon y Queso
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 12 empanada dough discs; 1.5 cups cooked ham, diced; 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg, beaten

Crispy baked pastries stuffed with savory ham and melted cheese. A popular Cuban bakery staple perfect for snacks or casual gatherings.

40 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 empanada dough discs
1.5 cups cooked ham, diced
1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, beaten

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a medium bowl, mix 1.5 cups diced cooked ham, 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and 2 tbsp softened cream cheese until evenly combined.
3

Lay 12 empanada dough discs on a clean work surface and place a spoonful of filling in the center of each.
4

Fold dough over filling to form half-moons, press edges firmly, and crimp with a fork to seal.
5

Arrange empanadas on the baking sheet and brush dough tops with 1 beaten large egg.
6

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature of filling reaches 165F.

Questions

Can I make Empanadas de Jamon y Queso dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Empanadas de Jamon y Queso keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Empanadas de Jamon y Queso?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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