CHEESY SPINACH AND BACON EMPANADAS

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Empanada Dough 6slices
OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped 1/4cup
chopped onions 2cloves
garlic, minced 1pkg.
(10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1/4cup
frozen corn, thawed 1cup
KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1tsp.
crushed red pepper 1
egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

PREPARE Empanada Dough as directed. Cook bacon in medium skillet on medium heat 3 min. Add onions and garlic. Cook and stir 4 min. or until bacon is crisp; drain. Add spinach and corn; cool. Stir in cheese and pepper.
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Shape dough into 24 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. of the dough for each ball. Press each ball into 4-inch round. Spoon about 1 Tbsp. of the spinach mixture onto center of each round. Brush edges with half of the beaten egg. Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets. Press edges together to seal. Place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet; brush with remaining beaten egg.
BAKE 15 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.