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Empanadas de Queso

Cheese empanadas.

Prep14 min
Cook6 min
Total20 min
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving299 kcal
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Costa RicaMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Masa harina (white corn)400 g
  • Warm water500 ml
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Oil for frying800 ml
  • Cheese400 g

Method

  1. DoughKnead the masa.
  2. FillingUse grated cheese.
  3. FillPress rounds, fill and fold.
  4. FryFry until crisp.

Nutrition per serving

Calories299 kcal
Protein10.7 g
Carbohydrates26.8 g
Fat16.4 g
Fibre2.3 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium416 mg
Saturated fat7.8 g
Serving sizeabout 110 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk.

Quick answers

How long does Empanadas de Queso take to make?

About 20 min in total: 14 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Empanadas de Queso?

About 299 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 110 g each.

Which allergens does Empanadas de Queso contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Empanadas de Queso from?

Empanadas de Queso is a main course from Costa Rica. Cheese empanadas.

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