Ham and Cheese Empanadas

Ham and Cheese Empanadas

Prep Time: 15 min

Total Time: 1.0 hr15 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, frozen
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 lb. Sugardale Ham, diced
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Grate the butter into the flour mixture and use your hands to combine.
  2. Add one egg and water into the bowl and mix until just combined. Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead until it comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight.
  3. In a medium pan, over medium heat, cook the oil and onion until softened. Remove the onion from the pan and mix with the ham and cheese.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8in thick and cut out eight six-inch circles.
  5. Place the circles on a baking sheet and brush each circle with egg wash. Add a spoonful of filling to the center of each circle. Fold the dough in half and seal the edges with the tines of a fork.
  6. Place the empanadas in the freezer and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. When the oven is preheated, brush the empanadas with egg wash, and pierce the top with a knife. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve.
  7. *Alternatively, cook in an air fryer on 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes.

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