Appetizer for 5

Ham and Cheese Empanadas

Name: Ham and Cheese Empanadas
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup about 5 ounces diced cooked ham; 1 cup about 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar; 1/2 cup about 2 ounces shredded mozzarella; 1 cup peeled and diced sweet apple; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 package empanada wrappers; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp milk; flour (optional); 12 sprigs rosemary; 2 tsp white sesame seeds; 2 tsp black sesame seeds; cilantro mango habanero salsa

$4.73for 470 minServes 5

These baked empanadas fill tender wrappers with ham, cheese, apple, and spices before browning under an egg wash.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ham, 0.3 lb$3.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Mozzarella, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Apples, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Tortillas, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical	0.5	$0.96Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.26Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.91

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlour

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Budget Appetizers Snacks Holiday

Typical price

$1.18 per serving$4.73 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup about 5 ounces diced cooked ham
1 cup about 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
1/2 cup about 2 ounces shredded mozzarella
1 cup peeled and diced sweet apple
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 package empanada wrappers
1 large egg
1 tbsp milk
flour (optional)
12 sprigs rosemary
2 tsp white sesame seeds
2 tsp black sesame seeds
cilantro mango habanero salsa

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
Mix the ham, cheddar, mozzarella, apple, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Place filling on the empanada wrappers, leaving space around the edges.
Fold the wrappers over the filling and press the edges closed with a fork.
Brush the empanadas with beaten egg mixed with milk, then sprinkle them with white and black sesame seeds.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden and serve with the listed salsa.

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