Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas Recipe

Ingredients

2 (7.5 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (not the layered varieties)

Cornmeal for rolling

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

2 (10 ounce) packages white mushrooms

stems trimmed

cut into small dice

1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies

2 large garlic cloves

minced

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

4 ounces goat cheese

crumbled

Olive oil

for brushing

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to center; heat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until golden 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms stirring until moisture evaporates about 5 minutes. Stir in chilies garlic cilantro salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in goat cheese until cheese melts. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Separate biscuits onto a cornmeal-coated work surface. Sprinkle with cornmeal as necessary and roll each one into a 5 inch circle. Fill each one using a scant 2 Tbs. filling and leaving a 1/2-inch border. Place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. (At this point can be frozen up to 2 weeks.)

Step 4

Brush tops with oil. Bake until golden 16 to 20 minutes (longer if frozen). Makes 20.

Nutritional Information

Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 115.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 4.7mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 151.3IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 19.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 31.4mg 3%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 9.6mg 3%

Potassium: 156.7mg 4%

Sodium: 319mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 56.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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