Baked Carnitas Empanadas

Name: Baked Carnitas Empanadas
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce box refrigerated pie crust (4 crusts); 1 1-pound package Del Real Carnitas; 1 1-pound package Del Real Arroz; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese; 1 cup Del Real Salsa de Molcajete Roja; 1 large egg (plus water for egg wash)

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Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 20

Author : Loriann Cargill Bustos

Ingredients

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1 14-ounce box refrigerated pie crust (4 crusts)1 1-pound package Del Real Carnitas1 1-pound package Del Real Arroz2 cups Mexican blend cheese1 cup Del Real Salsa de Molcajete Roja1 large egg (plus water for egg wash)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

Roughly chop carnitas, add to a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix in rice, cheese and salsa, stir to combine. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water, set aside.

Step 5

Roll pie crust out on a lightly floured surface. Use a 4 inch biscuit cutter or bottom of a glass to cut 5-6 dough rounds. Evenly space dough on baking trays. Repeat with remaining pie crusts.

Step 6

Spoon desired amount of filling onto a round. Brush edge with egg wash. Fold round in half over filling, pinch edges to seal.

Step 7

Repeat with remaining dough rounds. Brush with egg wash.

Step 8

Bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown.