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5 from 12 votes

Baked Italian Cheese Mushroom Empanada Recipe

This Baked Italian Cheese Mushroom Empanada recipe makes an amazing appetizer or delicious meal.  They're quick, easy, and everyone's going to love them.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 Empanadas
Author Julie Menghini
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Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms diced - or your favorite variety
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup Provolone diced
  • 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar diced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup marinara
  • 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove the mushroom stems and wipe any debris with a damp paper towel or cloth.  Do not wash.  Mushrooms act like a sponge when washed.
  • Combine the cheese, garlic, salt, oregano, and sundried tomatoes.  Add enough marinara to coat the ingredients.  Adding more than you need will result in soggy empanadas.
  • Unfold the puff pastry and roll it out to smooth out any wrinkles.  Stamp out 4" circles with a biscuit, cookie cutter or a drinking glass.
  • Whip the egg with a teaspoon of water.  
  • Working with one empanada at a time, brush the perimeter of the puff pastry circle with the egg wash.  Spoon or scoop one tablespoon of filling into the center of each circle.  Fold in half and gently press edges together.  Using a fork, crimp the edges closed.  place on the baking sheet.
  • Repeat with each empanada.  Brush the puff pastry with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve with additional marinara.

Notes

Scraps from the puff pastry can be rerolled together for more empanadas.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 115mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1.2mg
  This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.  
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