How to Make Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a beloved staple of Latin American cuisine, and for good reason. These handheld pastries are filled with a variety of savory ingredients and are perfect for on-the-go snacking or serving as an appetizer at gatherings. One particular variation that has been gaining popularity is the mushroom-goat cheese empanada. This mouthwatering combination of earthy mushrooms and creamy goat cheese is encased in a flaky, golden-brown pastry, creating a truly irresistible treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (7.5 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (not the layered varieties)
  • Cornmeal for rolling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages white mushrooms, stems trimmed, cut into small dice
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • Olive oil, for brushing

Information

  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Adjust oven rack to center; heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, stirring until moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chilies, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in goat cheese until cheese melts. Cool to room temperature.
  • Separate biscuits onto a cornmeal-coated work surface. Sprinkle with cornmeal as necessary, and roll each one into a 5 inch circle. Fill each one, using a scant 2 Tbs. filling and leaving a 1/2-inch border. Place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. (At this point, can be frozen up to 2 weeks.)
  • Brush tops with oil. Bake until golden, 16 to 20 minutes (longer if frozen). Makes 20.
  • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 157mg