Double-Stuffed Empanadas
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Double-Stuffed Empanadas

Double-Stuffed Empanadas

This eye opener recipe features Pillsbury Pie Dough Rounds in a unique spin on breakfast.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 piece)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Refried beans, prepared
11 oz
1 1/3 cups
Hashbrown potatoes, prepared
12 oz
2 1/4 cups
Scrambled eggs, prepared
12 oz
2 1/4 cups
Carnitas, prepared
12 oz
2 1/4 cups
Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 oz
1 1/2 cups
Water
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Prep
  1. Thaw pie dough round, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
Assembly
  1. Place sticky side of dough down and spread a #20 scoop (1.75 oz) refried beans leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge.
  2. Add 2 oz each of hashbrowns, scrambled eggs and carnitas; top with 1 oz (1/4 cup) cheese.
  3. Brush dough edges with water and add another pie dough round, sticky side up; crimp edges with fork.
  4. Place on parchment-lined sheet pan; cut 3 vent holes on top.
  5. Bake as directed until golden brown and cooked through; cool slightly then cut in half and serve 1 piece warm.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
325°F
26-28 minutes
Standard Oven
375°F
30-34 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 13 minutes of baking.

  • Serve with a side of salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and/or guacamole as desired.
  • Try using a variety of meats or other seasonal ingredients for additional variety.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 piece
Calories
680
Calories from Fat
410
% Daily Value
Total Fat
45g
70%
Saturated Fat
27g
136%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
39%
Sodium
950mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
3g
Protein
18g
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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