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Venezuelan Empanada Stuffed with Khus and Crunchy Filling
A twist on traditional empanadas, these Venezuelan-style pastries are filled with a crunchy khus and cheese mixture.
⏱35 min🍽8 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 package Empanada dough (Homemade or store-bought)
- ●1/2 cup Khus seedsRooibos tea substitute
- ●1 cup Venezuelan cheese (Queso Venezolano)
- ●1/4 cup Crushed crunchy snack
- ●1 tablespoon Butter
- ●to taste Salt
- ●as needed Water
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the empanada dough, and cut out circles.
- 3
Mix khus seeds, cheese, crushed crunchy snack, butter, and salt in a bowl.
- 4
Place a spoonful of the khus mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- 5
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges together to seal.
- 6
Brush the tops with a little water, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
Serve warm and enjoy!