Empanadas de Queso y Guayaba

Ingredientes

• para the Empanadas:
• 12 empanada discs (store-bought o homemade) 🥟
• 6 oz guayaba paste, sliced 🍯
• 6 oz cream queso o queso blanco, sliced 🧀
• 1 egg, beaten (para sealing) 🥚
• para Frying o Baking:
• 1 cup vegetable oil (para frying)
• o
• 1 tbsp melted mantequilla (para baking)
• para Serving:
• Powdered sugar (opcional)
• Honey drizzle (opcional)

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Assemble the Empanadas
2. 2Lay out the empanada discs on a floured surface.
3. 3Place a slice de guayaba paste y a slice de queso in the center de each disc.
4. 4Brush the edges con beaten egg y fold the dough over, forming a half-moon.
5. 5Press the edges con a fork to seal.
6. 62️⃣ Choose Your Cooking Method
7. 7Frying:
8. 8calienta vegetable oil in a deep pan over fuego medio (350°F/175°C).
9. 9Fry empanadas in batches para 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
10. 10Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. 11Baking:
12. 12Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
13. 13Brush empanadas con melted mantequilla y place on a baking sheet.
14. 14Bake para 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
15. 153️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
16. 16Let cool slightly, then sprinkle con powdered sugar o drizzle con honey.
17. 17disfruta warm con a cup de coffee o tea!