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French Empanadas with Comte Cheese
A French twist on the traditional Uruguayan empanadas. These empanadas are filled with Comte cheese and baked to perfection.
⏱35 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●250g Comte cheeseHigh-quality Comte cheese is essential for this recipe
- ●1 package Empanada dough (homemade or store-bought)You can use either homemade or store-bought empanada dough
- ●to taste SaltUse flaky sea salt for added flavor
- ●to taste Black pepperUse fresh black pepper for added flavor
- ●1 egg, beaten Egg washFor brushing the empanadas with egg wash before baking
- ●1 tablespoon Butter, meltedFor brushing the empanadas with melted butter before baking
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
Place a spoonful of Comte cheese in the center of each dough circle.
- 5
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg for a golden glaze.
- 6
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 7
Brush the tops of the empanadas with melted butter.
- 8
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Bake the empanadas for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!