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a pile of empanadas in a big bowl
Author: Neyssa
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4 from 13 votes

Pizza Empanada

With the just the right amount of sauce and cheese, these Puerto Rican pizza empanadas are the perfect appetizer for a weekend get together!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 10 empanada discs
  • ⅓ cup of pizza or marinara sauce
  • ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Fill each empanada disc with a tablespoon of sauce and gently spread it around.
  • Next, sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of each cheese.
  • Fold over the empanada, and seal the ends with your fingers and then with the back of a fork, crinkle the edges.
  • In a pan over medium high heat, warm oil and add in an empanada. Fry 1-2 minutes per side or until empanadas are a beautiful golden color.
  • Drain empanadas and serve right away.
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