MINI PORK EMPANADAS

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How to make Mini Pork Empanadas

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2cups flour
3/4lb. lean ground pork
1small onion, finely chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water
1tsp. ground allspice
1/4tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8tsp. ground cloves
3/4cup mashed unpeeled cooked potatoes
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • BEAT cream cheese spread and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, mixing well after each addition. Shape into ball. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • MEANWHILE, brown meat with onions in large saucepan. Stir in bouillon and spices. Remove from heat. Add potatoes; mix well. Cool completely.
  • HEAT oven to 400ºF. Roll out dough on floured work surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use 3-inch cutter to cut dough into 40 rounds, rerolling dough scraps as necessary.
  • SPOON 1-1/2 tsp. meat mixture onto center of each dough round; brush edge with egg. Fold in half; press edges together with fork to seal. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cut small slits in tops to vent; brush with remaining egg.
  • BAKE 18 to 20 min. or until golden brown.

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