How to Make Empanadas de Jamon, Queso, y Huevo Duro (Ham, Cheese, and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas de Jamon, Queso, y Huevo Duro, or Ham, Cheese, and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas, are a delicious and classic dish in many Latin American countries. These savory pastries are filled with a mouthwatering combination of ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Empanadas are a popular dish in Latin American cuisine and can be found in a variety of forms, from savory to sweet. The dough for empanada...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 2 cups cubed Gouda cheese
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 12 empanada pastry discs
  • 1 egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 empanadas

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Combine ham, Gouda cheese, and hard-boiled eggs in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange pastry disks on a flat surface; dab a little water around the rims. Place a large tablespoonful of ham and cheese mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press edge with a fork to seal well.
  • Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 533mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 91mg