CHEESY SPINACH AND BACON EMPANADAS

Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Empanadas image

Just when you thought empanadas couldn't get any better, this recipe with bacon, spinach and cheese came along. Enjoy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

Empanada Dough
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 egg, 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; place in medium bowl. Add spinach, cheese, corn and crushed pepper; mix well.
Heat oven to 400°F. Shape dough into 24 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. dough for each ball. Press each ball into 4-inch round. Spoon about 1 Tbsp. spinach mixture onto center of each round. Brush edges of dough evenly with half the egg; fold in half. Press tops lightly to remove air pockets. Press edges together to seal. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; brush with remaining egg.
Bake 15 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g