Ingredients
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3
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1
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4
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1
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1
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1
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1 1/2
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1/2
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1
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1
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1
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Directions
Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas With Queso Dip, This is a recipe from Paula Deen, foodnetwork com I made this for tonight’s dinner & served with a side of my recipe for spanish rice ( recipezaar com/280608) It was great! My husband said it was a 4 our of 5 star dinner Although, I tweaked the sauce to my own tastes , Yummy! I would add 1 tbs chili powder or swap bell pepper to pimiento, for bit more zing in the flavor And I would use tomato salsa in the cheese sauce, not just tomatoes
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Steps
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1
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Preheat Vegetable Oil in a Deep-Fryer to 350 Degrees F. |
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2
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in a Large Bowl Using a Rubber Spatula, Combine the Chicken, Colby and Monterey Cheese, Cream Cheese, Red Pepper, Jalapeno, Cumin, Salt, and Pepper. |
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3
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Remove 1 Pie Crust from Pie Tin Onto a Lightly Floured Surface and Roll Into a 15-Inch Circle. |
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4
Done
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Cut Out Rounds, Using a 3-Inch Cookie Cutter. Re-Roll Dough as Needed. |
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5
Done
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Repeat Procedure With Remaining Pie Crusts, Making 12 to 15 Circles Total. |
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6
Done
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Arrange 1 Round on a Clean, Flat Surface. |
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7
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Using a Pastry Brush, Lightly Brush the Edges of Crust With Water. |
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8
Done
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Place 1 Heaping Teaspoon of Chicken Mixture in the Center of the Round. |
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9
Done
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Fold the Dough Over the Filling, Pressing the Edges With a Fork to Seal. |
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10
Done
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Repeat With the Remaining Rounds and Chicken Mixture. |
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11
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Place Empanadas in Deep-Fryer For 3 to 5 Minutes or Until Golden Brown. |
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12
Done
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Top With Queso Dip. |
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13
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Note: Up to This Point, the Recipe Can Be Made Ahead and Frozen For Up to 1 Month. |
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14
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Sauce:. |
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15
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in a Medium Sauce Pot, Slowly Heat Cheese Over Medium/Low Heat. |
