Turkey Empanadas
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked turkey, cubed
- 1 each -1/3 Cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 each oz. Canned green chiles, drained
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.3 cup Corn meal
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 0.3 cup Cold water
- 1 tsp Milk
- 4 tsp Corn meal (for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 F.
- 2
Mix together the turkey, cheese and chilies; set aside.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal and salt.
- 4
Cut in the butter until particles are the size of small peas (a pastry blender makes this an easy job).
- 5
Sprinkle with water and mix with pastry blender or fork until pastry can be formed into a ball.
- 6
Add a little more water, if necessary.
- 7
Divide dough into two equal portions.
- 8
Turn one portion onto a floured board and roll into an 11" square.
- 9
Place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet.
- 10
Spread half the turkey mixture over half of the pastry square, coming to within 1-1/2 inches of the edge.
- 11
Fold other half of pastry over it, and crimp edges to seal.
- 12
Repeat this procedure with other portion of dough and remainder of turkey mixture.
- 13
Brush turnovers with milk.
- 14
Sprinkle remaining corn meal on top.
- 15
Bake at 400 F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 16
Allow to cool slightly; slice into wedges to serve.
- 17
Makes about 4 servings.