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Turkey Empenadas

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This American main features Cooked turkey, cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt, Cheddar cheese, grated 1/3 c butter, Green chilies. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 687.1
Description
This American main features Cooked turkey, cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt, Cheddar cheese, grated 1/3 c butter, Green chilies. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cups Cooked turkey, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/3 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/3 cups butter
  • 4 oz Green chilies, drained
  • 1/4 cups water, cold
  • 1 cups Flour whole wheat
  • 1 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cups Corn meal
  • 4 teaspoons corn meal for topping
Directions
  1. 1
    Mix together turkey, cheese and chilies; set aside.
  2. 2
    In a different bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal and salt.
  3. 3
    Cut in butter until particles are the size of small peas (a pastry blender makes this an easy job).
  4. 4
    Sprinkle with water and mix with pastry blender or fork until pastry can be formed into a ball.
  5. 5
    Add a little more water if necessary.
  6. 6
    Divide dough into balls, one ball for each two servings;
  7. 7
    divide turkey mixture into same number as dough.
  8. 8
    Turn one dough ball onto floured board and roll into an 11" square.
  9. 9
    Place on oiled cookie sheet.
  10. 10
    Spoon one part of turkey mixture over 1/2 of pastry coming to 1 1/2" of the edge.
  11. 11
    Fold other half of pastry over it, and crimp edges to seal them.
  12. 12
    Repeat this procedure with each ball of dough.
  13. 13
    Brush turnovers with milk.
  14. 14
    Sprinkle remaining corn meal on top.
  15. 15
    Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  16. 16
    Allow to cool slightly; slice into wedges to serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 687.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.4g44%
Saturated Fat 17.3g87%
Cholesterol 119.0mg40%
Sodium 539.1mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 54.1g19%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 44.8g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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