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Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas

Name: Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas
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

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Go deep this Super Bowl Sunday: Serve empanadas. These turnovers are perfect 'finger food' -- no knife and fork required. And because the recipes use refrigerated biscuit dough, it's an easy score. All you have to do is make the fillings.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

2

Servings:

20

Yield:

20 servings

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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

Directions

Adjust oven rack to center; heat oven to 450 degrees.
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.
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.)
Brush tops with oil. Bake until golden, 16 to 20 minutes (longer if frozen). Makes 20.

NOTE

If 7.5-ounce can is not available, use a larger size, roll circles slightly larger and increase filling proportionally.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

115	Calories
6g	Fat
12g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 6mg	28%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 157mg	3%

* 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.