Jalapeno and Potato Empanadas

Name: Jalapeno and Potato Empanadas
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1/4 c minced onion; 2 c cooked potatoes cut into small cubes; 1 tbls chopped jalapeno; 1/4 c shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 tbls chopped cilantro; 2 pie crust

5 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:32:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories604.3 kcal (30%)

Total Fat31.2 g (45%)

Carbs74.8 g (29%)

Sugars1.1 g (1%)

Protein6.4 g (13%)

Sodium516.9 mg (26%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

¼ conion

minced

2 cpotatoes

cooked, cut into small cubes

1 tblsjalapeno

chopped

¼ cshredded pepper jack cheese

1 tblscilantro

chopped

2pie crust

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a lightly oiled sauté pan to medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the potatoes and jalapenos and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add the cheese, cilantro, and a bit of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 3

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 4

Roll out pie crust into small circles. Using a spoon, place cooked mixture into the center. Seal each half circle with water.

Step 5

Put on a greased pan and base 15-20 minutes until golden brown