Empanadas de Pizza

Name: Empanadas de Pizza
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: South American,American,Italian
Ingredients: 1 recipe empanada dough; 8 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup pizza sauce, or marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping, if desired; 4 ounces pepperoni; 1 large egg

Flaky, tender empanadas offer a handheld pizza experience, filled with classic toppings and baked until golden.

⭐ 4.4 (22 reviews) Prep: 45 minCook: 30 minTotal: 75 minYields: 20 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Snack

Cuisine Tags:

South American American Italian

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Prepare empanada dough, then cover and rest for 10 minutes.
Combine grated mozzarella, cheddar, half the Parmesan, and 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
Divide dough into 20 pieces (50 grams each); roll each into a 4-5 inch circle on a floured surface. Place 1 tablespoon filling and one pepperoni on each circle, then fold into a half-moon, sealing edges. Arrange on a cookie sheet.
Whisk egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Brush empanadas with the egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce.