Ham and Cheese Empanadas
Crisp little pastries with melting mozzarella and ham, ready in under an hour.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.63 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line two trays with baking paper.
- 2
Unroll the pastry and cut out 12 circles about 12 cm across, re-rolling the scraps.
- 3
Mix the mozzarella, ham and oregano together.
- 4
Put a heaped spoonful on each circle, fold over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- 5
Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool for 5 minutes before eating, as the cheese is hot.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.