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

SERVING SIZE: 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 degrees 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