Empanada Appetizers

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a skillet and add onion, cooking until onion is translucent. Add shredded meat and vegetables, stirring to combine with onions. Warm the filling thoroughly.

Roll out the pastry crust and cut into circles, measuring about 4 inches in diameter. A martini glass is about the right size if you don’t have a cookie cutter that big.

Place pastry circles on a greased baking sheet. Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each circle, top with some cheese. Wet the edges with a little water. Fold over, seal and crimp each pastry. Brush with egg wash and bake in a 400-degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.