Baked Empanadas

How to Make

• Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

• Step 2: In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for about 5 minutes. Let it cool down.

• Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the chorizo, ham, beans, cheese, garlic, and Creole seasoning and stir well.

• Step 4: Unroll the pie dough (if using refrigerated prepared pie dough). Using a large cup or cookie cutter, any size, cut circles from the dough. Smoosh together the scraps that didn't fit in the first batch of dough circles and make another circle or two. Spray baking sheet with a vegetable-coating spray.

• Step 5: Divide the filling between the dough circles, then fold the circle over to make a semi-circle and smoosh the edges together. You can crimp the smooshed edges with your fingers to make the empanadas look a little nicer, if you want.

• Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, water, and olive oil. Use a pastry brush or just carefully use your fingers to lightly coat each empanada with the mixture.

• Step 7: Use a pastry brush lightly coat each empanada with the mixture.

• Step 8: Bake the empanadas for about 20 minutes, until they're golden-brown. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve.