Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe
The Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe brings island comfort to your kitchen. I first tried these empanadas on vacation. The breeze was warm.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 3 cups
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Cold butter – ½ cup cubed
- Cold water – ¾ cup
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Ground chicken – 1 pound
- Onion – 1 small chopped
- Bell pepper – ½ cup chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves minced
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon
- Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Shredded cheese – 1 cup
- Egg – 1 beaten
Instructions
Make the Dough
- Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter. Add cold water slowly until dough forms.
Chill the Dough
- Wrap dough in plastic. Chill for thirty minutes for easier rolling.
Cook the Filling
- Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken. Cook until lightly browned.
Add Vegetables
- Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Season the Filling
- Add cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well. Remove from heat.
Add Cheese
- Stir shredded cheese into warm filling until melted slightly.
Roll the Dough
- Roll chilled dough thin. Cut into circles using a bowl or cutter.
Fill the Dough
- Place filling on each circle. Do not overfill.
Fold and Seal
- Fold dough over filling. Press edges with fork to seal tightly.
Brush with Egg
- Brush empanadas with beaten egg for golden color.
Bake the Empanadas
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for twenty-five minutes until golden.
Cool Slightly
- Remove from oven. Let cool five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use beef or shrimp instead of chicken
- Add jalapeño for heat
- Fry instead of bake for crisp crust
- Use store-bought dough to save time
- Add pineapple for sweetness