BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS
These bite-size empanadas are filled with a spicy Buffalo chicken filling that is downright addictive! Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery to cool things down.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix onion, green chiles, chicken, cheeses and Buffalo sauce.
- Unroll pie crusts. Using 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut circles from crusts, rerolling dough to get 21 circles. Place level measuring tablespoon Buffalo chicken mixture on center of each circle. Fold dough in half over filling; pinch and press edges with fork to seal or roll edges to seal. Place on cookie sheets. Prick tops of empanadas with fork to allow steam to escape.
- Brush each with beaten egg. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on cooling racks. Serve warm with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Expert Tips
- To make ahead, make as directed through step 3. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Bake as directed. Have appetizers on hand at a moment's notice. Make as directed through step 3. Place on cookie sheet, and freeze 1 hour. Place frozen empanadas in gallon-size resealable freezer plastic bag, and freeze until ready to use. To bake, place frozen empanadas on cookie sheet. Brush with egg, and bake 24 to 27 minutes or until golden brown.
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