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Cheesy Turkey Pumpkin Empanadas

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey I prefer dark meat because it is juicier
  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 3 Green Onions White and light green parts, diced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1.5 tsp Poultry Seasoning with salt. If it doesn't have salt, add 1/2 tsp salt and reduce poultry seasoning to 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle powder chili powder can also be used, but I love the smokiness of chipotle
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 1 Egg scrambled
  • 2 Tsp Oil
  • 1 pack Empanada Discs La Fe or Goya makes them and they are in teh freezer section. Make sure to thaw the dough prior to cooking the meat.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 375F
  • Add 1 tsp oil to a pan with diced green onions and minced garlic
  • One the mixture smells fragrant, add turkey and all of the spices
  • Cook through and then add pumpkin puree. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes and then turn off the heat.
  • Add mixture to a bowl, and then add cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully incorporated. Feel free to use even more cheese.
  • Remove one empanada from the package. Roll it out just slightly so the ends are soft.
  • Add 1.5 heaping tbsps to one side of the empanada. Fold over the over side of the empanada, so that it looks like a half moon shape. Use a fork to press the edges. Place folded empanada on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • repeat with remaining empanadas. If you notice that the empanadas look too empty inside, add more filling.
  • Once all empanadas are folded and sealed, mix a scrambled egg with a tsp of oil. Use a pastry brush(or your fingers) to lightly glaze all of the empanadas, on the top and bottom. This will give them a shiny look when they are baked and helps them from not drying out.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown! Enjoy
Keyword empanada