Leftover Baked Ham & Cheese Empanada

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“This baked ham and cheese empanadas recipe is an easy way to use up the leftover baked ham after the holidays or to make ahead for easy weekday get-togethers."

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1. Coat pineapple tidbits with brown sugar and cloves or allspice and heat in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

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2. Lay the empanada discs, a few at a time, on a flat surface over parchment paper.

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3. Add about 1 ½ tablespoons glazed ham to the center of each disc and layer with about 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pineapple tidbits.

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4. Carefully fold the discs and using a fork press firmly around the edges to seal.

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5. In a medium pot or large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the empanadas on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each side.

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Leftover Baked Ham & Cheese Empanada

My Dominican Kitchen

“This baked ham and cheese empanadas recipe is an easy way to use up the leftover baked ham after the holidays or to make ahead for easy weekday get-togethers."

-My Dominican Kitchen

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Key Ingredient

Leftover Ham

1. Coat pineapple tidbits with brown sugar and cloves or allspice and heat in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

TOSS & COOK

2. Lay the empanada discs, a few at a time, on a flat surface over parchment paper.

ASSEMBLE

3. Add about 1 ½ tablespoons glazed ham to the center of each disc and layer with about 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pineapple tidbits.

FINISH FILLING

4. Carefully fold the discs and using a fork press firmly around the edges to seal.

FOLD & CRIMP

5. In a medium pot or large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the empanadas on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each side.

FRY

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Enjoy!

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