Light Breakfast Empanadas Recipes

QUICK AND EASY EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in a frying pan adding the salt and pepper just before done.
• Let the beef cool.
• In a large bowl mix the corn, onions, cheese, and salsa, then add the cooled beef mixing carefully so not to break up all the cheese.
• Roll the biscuits out flat to about 2-1/2 times their size.
• Place approx 1/3 cup filling on one side of the center of the circle lengthwise.
• Fold the dough over the filling like a turn over and crimp the edges like a pie crust. Be careful not to tear the dough, and to seal the edges completely or your filling will come out! depending on how much filling is used will determine how many biscuits you will use.
• Place on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 till lightly browned.

LIGHT BREAKFAST EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Boil corn, then cut kernels off.
• Puree corn with water in food processor.
• Combine pureed corn and cornflour until blended. Roll into a ball and wrap in wax paper. Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat nonstick pan to medium temperature.
• Scramble egg whites, cut prepared sausage links into small pieces, and set aside to cool slightly. NOTE: hot insides in an empanada could cause the crust to break apart.
• Cut dough into 4 equal pieces, and roll each into a ball.
• If not using a tortilla press, use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a tortilla shape and thickness. Apply additional cornflour as needed to prevent sticking.
• If using a tortilla press, flatten one ball by hand while trying to retain a disc shape. Place between two sheets of wax paper in the tortilla press with a generous dusting of cornflour to prevent sticking. Press together just long enough to lock the handle. NOTE: don't lean on the tortilla press or hold it excessively long, or the tortilla could break up.
• If using a tortilla press, peel off one sheet of wax paper, but keep the other one on.
• Wet the perimeter of the tortilla with water.
• Fill 1/2 of the tortilla with 1/4 of the egg, sausage, and cheese. Fold the tortilla half over and peel off the wax paper.
• Pinch the edges together. Press along the fold with a fork if desired.
• Cook empanada in a pan with light butter, turning when browned. Repeat for remaining dough.
• Serve with salsa and guacamole if desired.

BREAKFAST EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking; cook chorizo and onion, stirring until onion is softened.
• Add potatoes and salt and pepper.
• Cook, covered, stirring occasionally until potatoes begin to turn golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Stir in jalapenos, tomatoes and cumin.
• Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
• Stir in cilantro, cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Roll out each empanada wrapper into a 6 inch round on a floured surface.
• Put about 1/3 cup filling in center of each wrapper and form filling into a log.
• Moisten wrapper edges with a finger dipped in water.
• Fold each wrapper over filling to form a half moon.
• Press down around filling to force out air.
• Seal by pressing edges together firmly with a fork.
• Heat remaining 3 cups oil in a deep 12 inch skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
• Fry empanadas in 3 batches, gently turning,until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer empanadas to paper towels to drain.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

BREAKFAST EMPANADAS (LIGHT VERSION - 3 PT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Saute onion in oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until the onion is soft.
• Add hashbrowns and spinach, saute until all the moisture is gone and the potatoes start to brown. Move to a large mixing bowl.
• Spray the non-stick skillet with butter flavored spray and heat over medium heat; add egg beaters and cook without stirring until eggs begin to set on bottom. Draw spatula across bottom of skillet to form large curds. Continue cooking until eggs are slightly thickened but still moist. (Do NOT stir constantly).
• Remove from heat and let cool, add to mixing bowl. Add bacon to bowl and stir well.
• Separate each biscuit to form a total of 16. Biscuits should be separated using the layers and be as close to even as possible. Flatten each biscuit into about a 5 inch circle.
• Spread cheese evenly over the tops of dough circles, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
• Top evenly with egg mixture.
• Fold dough circles in half over mixture, pinching edges to seal.
• Place 2 inches apart in a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan coated with Pam.
• Press sealed edges with the tines of a fork.
• Bake at 375°F 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove empanadas with a spatula onto a wire rack.
• Serve warm.
• To freeze: After baking allow empanadas to cool fulling. Place into a zip-top bag and freeze.
• To serve: From frozen, wrap empanada with a paper towel. Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on 50% power 1-2 minutes or until the empanada is heated all the way through.