Korean Empanada

A golden, crispy empanada cradles a savory blend of Hillshire Farm® Fully Cooked Smoked Boneless Sliced and Quartered Ham, fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese. Add a zing of spicy Korean-style kimchi, and you've got an unforgettable flavor-packed fusion.

Ingredients

YIELD: 2 EACH

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
2 Ea.Empanada Disc Pastry Dough, 5 inch (Commercially Prepared)
2 Tbsp.Fresh Scrambled Eggs
2 OZ.Hillshire Farm® Fully Cooked Smoked Boneless Sliced and Quartered Ham
2 Tsp.Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp.Spicy Korean Kimchi Cabbage  (Commercially Prepared)
2 Tbsp.Egg Wash (Commercially Prepared) (Sub-Recipe)
Sub-Recipes Ingredients

Egg Wash Recipe

Yield: 1/2 CUP

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
2 Ea.Fresh Whole Eggs, Cracked
2 Tbsp.Heavy Cream (Commercially Prepared)
Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2.: Place dough round on work surface.

Step 3:  Using a 1 oz. measuring scoop, spoon eggs, Hillshire Farm® Fully Cooked Smoked Boneless Sliced and Quartered Ham, cheddar cheese and kimchi onto center of dough round. 

Step 4:  Using pastry brush, paint edges of dough with egg wash.

Step 5:  Fold dough into half-moon shape; gently press down edges and twist down to seal.

Step 6:  Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 7: Place empanadas on a parchment lined sheet pan, leaving 1 1/2” space between each empanada.

Step 8:  Brush tops of empanadas with remaining egg wash.

Step 9:  Cook until pastries puff, turn golden brown and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.

Step 10:  Remove from oven.

Step 11:  Serve as needed.

Sub-Recipes Directions

Egg Wash Recipe

Step 1:  Place eggs and heavy cream in a small bowl.

Step 2:  Whisk with a fork until well combined and frothy.

Step 3:  Use as needed.

 

Application Uses
MEAL
Breakfast

 

CUISINE
American
Korean
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Ham