Empanadas de Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese Empanadas)

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb cooked ham, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb provolone cheese, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• ground black pepper to taste
• 12 puff pastry-style empanada discs (from grocer's freezer)
• beaten egg, for brushing

Details

Adapted from hispanickitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until you obtain a uniform mixture. Fill the empanada discs with a heaping tablespoon of filling, and firmly seal them shut by crimping the edge with a fork. Place the empanadas on a greased baking sheet, and brush the tops with beaten egg. Bake in an oven preheated to 375ºF for 20 minutes.