Carnitas Empanadas
These Carnitas Empanadas are what you make when you have leftover carnitas and want to turn them into something new and exciting.
Servings: 18 Empanadas
Calories: 67kcal
Ingredients
- empanada dough store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups carnitas shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa roja
- 1/2 cup melty cheese shredded, like Oaxaca, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
- 1 egg + 2 teaspoons water beaten
- Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out the empanada dough rounds.
- Add shredded carnitas in the center of each circle, followed by one teaspoon of salsa, then top with shredded cheese.
- Fold the dough circle over into a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork or crimping by hand.
- Arrange the empanadas on the baking sheet and brush them with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.3mg