Our 14 Best Empanada Recipes

Raisins and hard-boiled eggs are the key flavorful ingredients for these traditionally fried empanadas. Home cook Jennifer Le Moine says, "The entire dish was gone in seconds."

Make a veggie-packed dinner or side dish with these vegetarian-friendly empanadas. "Everyone loved them. Excellent blend of flavors." says home cook dfowler.

Popular in Argentina and Chile, these empanadas rely on corn and cheese for a creamy filling. Make them the traditional way by folding over the pastry, or put into muffin tins for more bite-size portions.

The ultimate warm and comforting dessert, this recipe produces perfectly spiced pumpkin empanadas. "This was my first time making empanadas and with this recipe, they came out fantastic!" says Vira V.

Salty olives, sweet paprika, and tangy raisins make the meaty filling for these empanadas a stand-out. They come together quickly by using the suggested puff pastry in place of traditional empanada dough.

A combination of potatoes and beef bulk up these hearty empanadas. Don't forget the egg wash, which will make the dough perfectly golden.

An unusual adaption of empanadas, hearty mushrooms and creamy goat cheese make up the filling in this recipe. 

A delicious way to use up leftover chicken, these tender empanadas also contain green onions, garlic, and spices for a burst of flavor. "They were excellent and easy; my first time of doing anything like them." says Kathy Marie Bradley. 

A play on Italian-Latin American fusion, these empanadas contain all the flavorful ingredients of bruschetta for a unique dish.

Ground pork takes center stage in these traditionally stuffed empanadas. Home cook aminah says, "My mother is from Chile and this recipe is almost exactly like hers."

In this recipe, black beans, beef, and queso fresco all melt together inside a layer of flaky pastry. Serve with a side of salsa or sour cream for dipping. 

Empanadas are ideal breakfast fare since they're hand-held and packed with filling ingredients. Roast beef hash and eggs are the base for this recipe, with the addition of chili sauce, tomatoes, and onions for extra flavor.

Filled with a vegetarian Puerto Rican-style picadillo filling, these empanadas are easy to make thanks to a few shortcuts (using canned potatoes and lentils). 

"This my friend's version of authentic Nicaraguan plantain empanadas," says Yoly. "She made these for me one day and I thought they were absolutely delicious." A large rip plantain, shredded Cheddar, and some vegetable oil are all you need!