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Savory Pumpkin Parmesan Empanadas Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Delight in these savory pumpkin empanadas filled with Parmesan and ricotta, perfect for a cozy appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 C. all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 9 Tbsp. Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening (well-chilled)
  • 2/3 to 1 C. milk (add gradually until dough holds together)

Filling

  • 1 Tbsp. Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 C. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 15 oz. pure pumpkin
  • 1/2 C. ricotta cheese
  • 2/3 C. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Oil for frying

  • as needed Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in shortening. Add milk gradually until dough forms. Divide into 3 balls, flatten, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
  • Cook onion in shortening until tender. Stir in sugar, thyme, salt, pumpkin, ricotta, and Parmesan.
  • Roll dough into 6-inch circles, fill with pumpkin mixture, fold, and seal edges. Fry until golden, about 4-5 minutes.

Notes

Ensure oil is at 350°F before frying for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin