Empanadas are one of the most traditional and typical dishes of Argentina. Although there are several versions around the world, the most classic in the country is meat or chicken. However, in recent times, different flavors have been imposed, including ham and cheese empanadas.
This exquisite recipe consists of a dough made with fat that is filled with different ingredients, salty or sweet, and that can be baked or fried. In the case of Argentine gastronomy, it has a semicircle shape that closes with a repulgue. The most common are ham and cheese empanadas, those of beef, chicken, humita and those of vegetables (chard or spinach). Depending on the province, they can carry onion, chopped hard-boiled egg, olives, potatoes, raisins and even peas.
The ham and cheese empanadas They are one of the easiest varieties to make. But as usually happens in these cases, a couple of issues must be taken into account so that this kind of filled cake comes out optimally and does not fall apart during cooking. To prevent the cheese from spilling, it can be dusted with flour before placing it. The type of dairy used will also be essential. If you want to have a juicy dish, you can add some cream cheese to the mix.
Ingredients
- 12 empanada covers.
- 2 medium onions.
- 2 eggs.
- Ham sliced.
- Mozzarella.
- 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Salt.
- Pepper.
Preparation
- Cut the onions into small squares and blanch them on the stove with a tablespoon of butter.
- Cook the onions until they are transparent.
- Add the ham cut into strips or cubes and the grated mozzarella. Mix until all the products are integrated.
- Once the mixture is lukewarm, add two eggs and stir again.
- Spice with salt and pepper.
- To give it a touch of original flavor, fresh basil can be added to the preparation.
Tip: to have some ham and cheese empanadas that they do not open, you have to wet the edges of the lids with water and close them tightly, then repulge them.
