Humita Empanadas
Creamy sweetcorn and cheese filling in flaky pastry, a lovely vegetarian empanada.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.49 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
Rub the flour and cold butter together, then mix in 1 egg, the water and a pinch of salt to make a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Melt the 1 tbsp butter in a pan and soften the onion for 6 minutes.
6 min - 3
Stir in the 2 tbsp flour, then the milk, and cook until thick. Add the sweetcorn, mozzarella and paprika and mix until the cheese melts. Season and cool.
- 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll out the dough and cut 12 circles about 12 cm across. Fill, fold and seal with a fork.
- 5
Brush with beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
25 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.