Goat Cheese Empanadas

In the August Real Simple magazine they had a page full of small bites and this one stood out as a great simple fun recipe to feed to my family and friends. Try this quick and easy appetizer.  Takes three ingredients, 1 package of (2) refrigerated rolled pie crust, 4 ounce package of herbed goat cheese and store-bought corn salsa.  These are so easy and fun to make and better yet they taste great.

The Players!

Using a 3” round cookie cutter, cut out 16 circles from pie crusts.

Divide goat cheese among the circles. 

Lightly dot edges of the dough with water, fold in half,

and press with a fork to seal.

Lightly dot edges of the dough with water, fold in half,

and press with a fork to seal.

Bake on a baking sheet @ 400 degrees for 12 minutes until lightly browned.  Serve with salsa.

The Recipe:

Goat Cheese Empanadas

1 package refrigerated rolled pie crusts

3 inch round cookie cutter

4 ounce package herbed goat cheese

1 store-bought jar of corn salsa

Using a 3” round cookie cutter, cut out 16 circles from pie crusts.

Divide goat cheese among the circles.  Lightly dot edges of the dough with water, fold in half, and press with a fork to seal.

Bake on a baking sheet @ 400 degrees for 12 minutes until lightly browned.  Serve with salsa.

Happy Eating!

Adapted from Real Simple - August recipes