Pizza Inspired Empanadas

These empanadas are like portable pizzas, packed with all your favorite flavors in a crispy, golden crust. Customize the filling with your preferred pizza toppings!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

450

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.54

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Snack

Cuisine:

Italian

Ingredients

Servings

8discsEmpanada Dough(Store-bought or homemade. About 4-5 inch diameter.)

£3.00

1cupMozzarella Cheese(Shredded)

£1.50

0.5cupTomato Sauce(Your favorite pizza sauce)

£0.30

0.3cupRed Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.15

0.3cupBell Pepper(Finely chopped (any color))

£0.20

0.3cupMushrooms(Sliced)

£0.35

2tablespoonsBlack Olives(Sliced)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonItalian Seasoning

£0.10

1Egg(For egg wash (optional))

£0.30

1tablespoonWater(Mixed with egg for egg wash (optional))

Total Cost

£6.15

£1.54 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
3
Lay out one empanada dough disc. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the pizza filling in the center of the disc.
4
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal the empanada.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining dough and filling.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the top of each empanada with the egg wash (optional, but gives them a nice golden color).
7
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown and the filling is heated through.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

600 mg

26% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Add cooked pepperoni, sausage, or ham to the filling for a meatier version.

Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or parmesan.

If the dough seems dry, lightly brush it with water before folding.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

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Pizza Inspired Empanadas

Ingredients

The Method