Pepperoni Pizza Empanadas (Empanada de Pizza)

These pepperoni pizza empanadas are crunchy on the outside, cheesy, and gooey on the inside. They are the perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion and more than perfect for game day!"

-My Dominican Kitchen

Pepperoni

Main Ingredient:

THE RECIPE

▢ 10 discs empanada dough , pre-made ▢ ½ cup marinara sauce ▢ 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded ▢ 1 cup mini pepperoni ▢ ½ cup corn ▢ 3 cups oil for frying

Ingredients:

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SERVINGS

COURSE

Main Course

TIME

15 Minutes

CUISINE

Latin

10

Pepperoni Pizza Empanadas

1.  Place 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce, about 1 tablespoon cheese, 10-15 pieces of pepperoni and 1 teaspoon of corn in the center of a disc. Carefully fold and using a fork, press firmly around the edges to seal.

INSTRUCTIONS

2.  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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3.  Rest in a paper towel to drain excess oil.

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4.  Serve warm.

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Enjoy!

More Dominican Recipes:

Avocado Shrimp Salsa

Slow Cooker Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder)

Pasteles en Hoja (Dominican Plantain Leaf Pockets)