Bacon jalapeño cream cheese empanadas {Jalapeño popper empanadas} – Laylita’s Recipes

Bacon jalapeño cream cheese empanadas {Jalapeño popper empanadas} – Laylita’s Recipes

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Recipe for bacon jalapeño cream cheese empanadas, aka jalapeño popper empanadas or hand pies. These mouthwatering empanadas can be baked or fried. Served with a

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 grams of bacon, cut into medium sized pieces
  • 4 jalapeños (deveined and diced for a less spicy version or sliced with the seeds for the spicier version)
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese (can also use goat cheese)
  • ~15 empanada discs for baking or frying (from homemade dough or store bought discs)
  • 1 egg (lightly whisked to use as egg wash)
  • Spicy avocado cilantro sauce

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