EASY EMPANADAS (MEAT POCKETS)

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I like the idea of these pockets. They are in the same catagory as pigs n blankets and quesadillas. This is my first time to make these but I am serious about getting good at it. I doubled the recipe and am glad because they are going fast.

Provided by Mary Lundschen

Categories     Turkey

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can(s) reduced fat crescent rolls ( i use store brand)
2 tsp olive or vegetable oil
4 oz precooked jimmy dean turkey sausage crumbles
4 oz ore-ida frozen diced potatoes
1 onion, finely diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
salt & pepper to taste
1/3 c green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In non-stick skillet, heat oil and then cook the sausage and potatoes about 5 minutes. With potato masher, smash potato cubes so that there are no large pieces.
  • 2. Add onion and zucchini, then cook about 8 more minutes. Add spices and cook an additional few minutes. Stir in olives. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Open rolls and separate into the 8 triangles. Put a large spoonful on filling on half of each triangle and fold over. Use a fork to crimp the edges shut.
  • 4. You will have 8 good sized triangles. Grate some black pepper on the top of each before baking. Bake on cookie sheet about 12 minutes. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

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