Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas
Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas feature a tender hot-milk dough encasing cubes of queso chanco that melt into a rich, gooey center. Fried until crisp and golden, they balance buttery pastry with a creamy, lightly nutty cheese flavor. Serve them hot as a party snack, game-day bite, or a comforting dinner appetizer with a tangy salsa.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Combine the lard and milk in a saucepan and heat until the milk is hot. Pour the hot milk into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 4-inch rounds. Brush the outer edges of each circle with beaten egg and add a small mound of cheese to the center. Fold each circle in half to make a half-moon and press the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal. Set the empanadas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Alternatively, deep fry the empanadas in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil. If deep frying, do not brush the outsides of the empanadas with egg. Drain on paper towels.
- Calories 349.44 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 14.02 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 38.44 g 14%
- Total Fat 14.36 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 8.42 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.19 mg High 22%
- Sodium 219.26 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.64 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 238.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 59.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 95.8 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cheese Cubes, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 349.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cheese Cubes, Eggs, Lard. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 349.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas healthy?
- Empanadas Chilenas de Queso Fritas has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 349.44 calories and 14.02 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 219.26 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.42 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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