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Name: Baked Cheddar Cheese & Ham Empanadas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups P.A.N. Pre-cooked Yellow Corn Flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 7 tablespoons cold butter sliced; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup ham

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INGREDIENTS

For the dough:
1 1/2 cups P.A.N. Pre-cooked Yellow Corn Flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
7 tablespoons cold butter ; sliced
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
For the filling:
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup ham

INSTRUCTIONS

For the dough:

1. In a food processor, combine the P.A.N. Pre-cooked Yellow Corn Flour, all-purpose flour, sugar and salt at medium speed.

2. Add the butter and blend until the mixture becomes grainy.

3. Add the egg and blend.

4. Add half of the water and blend for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the rest of the water and blend until smooth.

5. Remove the dough from the food processor and press it together with your hands.

6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Assembly:

1. Preheat the oven to 355ºF and prepare a non-stick baking tray.

2. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Form two cylinders and divide each into 10-12 small portions.

3. Over plastic wrap, flatten the dough into ¼-inch thick disks.

4. Assemble the pockets by placing a slice of ham and cheese between two portions of dough and sealing the edges using a fork or spoon.

5. Place on the tray and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

NOTES

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Baked Cheddar Cheese & Ham Empanadas

For the dough:
1 1/2 cups P.A.N. Pre-cooked Yellow Corn Flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
7 tablespoons cold butter sliced
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
 For the filling:
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup ham

For the dough:
1. In a food processor, combine the P.A.N. Pre-cooked Yellow Corn Flour, all-purpose flour, sugar and salt at medium speed. 
2. Add the butter and blend until the mixture becomes grainy. 
3. Add the egg and blend. 
4. Add half of the water and blend for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the rest of the water and blend until smooth. 
5. Remove the dough from the food processor and press it together with your hands. 
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Assembly:
1. Preheat the oven to 355ºF and prepare a non-stick baking tray.
2. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Form two cylinders and divide each into 10-12 small portions. 
3. Over plastic wrap, flatten the dough into ¼-inch thick disks.  
4. Assemble the pockets by placing a slice of ham and cheese between two portions of dough and sealing the edges using a fork or spoon.
5. Place on the tray and bake for 15 minutes or until golden. 
6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (59g)
Recipe Makes: 12 Servings

Calories: 171
Calories from Fat: 109 (64%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 12.1g	16 %
	Saturated Fat 7.1g	36 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 40mg		12 %
Sodium 542.2mg		19 %
Potassium 79.5mg		2 %
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g		3 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2 %
	Sugars, other 8.1g
Protein 6.9g		10 %
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Calories per serving: 171

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