Breakfast Empanadas with Ham and Cheese

Breakfast Empanadas with Ham and Cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast dish that will satisfy your cravings for something savory and filling. These empanadas are made with a flaky pastry crust and filled with a mixture of ham, cheese, and eggs. They are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a lazy weekend brunch.

To make these Breakfast Empanadas with Ham and Cheese, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon ice water
- 1/4 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste

To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water and stir until the dough comes together in a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle about 1/8 inch thick. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough. Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix together the ham, cheese, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon a tablespoon of the ham and cheese mixture onto each circle of dough. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
Bake the empanadas for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!
These Breakfast Empanadas with Ham and Cheese are a perfect combination of savory and flaky. The ham and cheese filling is rich and flavorful, while the pastry crust is light and buttery. They are a great way to start your day and will keep you full until lunchtime.
Type of dish: Breakfast Empanadas

Main ingredients:

- Ham
- Cheese
- Eggs