CURRIED MUSHROOM EMPANADAS

Curried Mushroom Empanadas image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, diced
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Mango chutney, optional

Steps:

Cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; flatten each into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Add mushrooms; saute until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat., Combine flour, curry, salt and pepper; stir into skillet. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat., On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round biscuit cutter. Place circles 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Place 1 tablespoon filling on one side of each circle. Brush edges of pastry with water; fold circles in half. With a fork, press edges to seal; prick tops with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm with chutney if desired.

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