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Two-Cheese Pizza Empanadas 1

Two-Cheese Pizza Empanadas

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  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: makes 4

Description

Back to School means it’s time for meals that are quick, comforting, and easy to pack, like these Two-Cheese Pizza Empanadas made with Real California Mozzarella and Cheddar.


Ingredients

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  • 4 frozen empanada discs, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
  • ¼ cup Real California Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1 large mushroom, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon mini pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons Real California Shredded Cheddar


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place empanada discs on prepared baking sheet and brush the edges with beaten egg.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each empanada disc. Top with a tablespoon mozzarella.
  5. Place 2-3 mushroom slices on two empanada discs. Divide mini pepperoni between the other empanada discs.
  6. Top each empanada disc with ½ tablespoon cheddar. Fold dough over filling and crimp with a fork to seal. Brush tops of empanadas evenly with egg then sprinkle remaining cheddar on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.