Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tasty Tuesday: Entertaining Mini Empanadas

There is almost nothing better than tapas when entertaining (There really is better but I really do love tapas!). Everything is finger sized ready and hardly anything will catch in your teeth. But always carry a mirror just in case. I am heading out for a night out this evening and am bringing several dishes including a very simple empanada recipe that has never failed once. The minis are typically gone within a few minutes.

Empanada with Roquefort and Hazelnuts




Makes 12
Prep time 20 minutes, Cook Time 20 minutes.

Ingredios
1 packet ready made savory-plain puff pastry dough
1 c crumbled Roquefort cheese
24 hazelnuts, crushed
Sour Cream
1 egg yolk
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Unroll the pastry dough and cut out 10 circles 2.5inches in diameter with a glass or cookie cutter. Put the cheese and hazelnuts in a bowl and mix together thoroughly with a fork. Add a little sour cream to thin if necessary.

Just before serving:
Put a little cheese filling on one half of each pastry circle. Dampen the edges and fold over; sealing the edges firmly. Whisk the egg yolk with a little water and brush on one side of the pastry parcels. Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment. Put the empanadas on the sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden. Serve hot.

You can vary the cheese and try Bleu and alternate almonds for hazelnuts.

Voila!
Written by Morgan at 7:39 AM
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Yum! These sound like I won't be able to stop at just one ;)

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  2. MorganFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    @No7:You can't! They're itsy bitsy and outrageously addictive.

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  3. Mostly Food and CraftsFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    These sound amazing!

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  4. MorganFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    @Danielle:No stress entertaining! Martha Stewart eat your heart out.

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  5. KT @ KT's Refinishing SchoolFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Those looks so good! I love roquefort and never would have thought to pair it with hazelnut but it sounds delicious...I may be bringing these to a Valentine's Day couples party we are going to this weekend :)

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. MorganFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    @KT:Hazelnut is a godsend, anything with cheese you had me at hello but adding the flavor of the hazelnut, yes! You are most welcome, VDay parties are my personal favorites. Cute and fun. Have a blast at your party!

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  7. TanyiaFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    what a great combination, would love to try these.

    I am stopping by from tasty Tuesday, come take a look at my recipe if ya can :)

    http://xsurvivingmotherhoodx.blogspot.com/2011/02/oreo-cookie-bark.html

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  8. Kym @ Travel BabblesFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Hey Morgan your blog makeover looks very nice!!!

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  9. MorganFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    @Tanyia:It's heavenly, oakey but gorgeous on the pallette. I'm checking ya out now...your site that is!

    @KY:Thanks! I have zero patience for computer stuff so to have that blizzard did a few wonders.

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  10. RossFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    A receipe that I might just have to try!!!Site looks great by the way.

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  11. MorganFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    @Ross:It's super easy and a definite crowd pleaser! I vary it up between empanadas and cheesy sticks.

    Thanks for the compliment! The blog is a work in progress:)

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