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Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe

Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe

Welcome to the Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe. Bahama Breeze Empanadas are crispy pastry pockets filled with seasoned chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 empanadas
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 12 empanada dough discs
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup cream cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan or skillet
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet (if baking)
  • Deep fryer or pot with oil (if frying)
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the filling
  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until soft. Add shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and paprika, and mix well. Turn off the heat and fold in the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
    Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe
Step 2: Fill the empanadas
  1. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough disc. Fold into a half-moon shape. Use a fork to seal the edges tightly.
    Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe
Step 3: Cook the empanadas
  1. You can fry or bake.
  2. To fry: Heat oil and fry until golden.
  3. To bake: Brush with oil and bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
    Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe

Notes

Serve these empanadas hot with a creamy cilantro dipping sauce or salsa.