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Spinach and Sausage Empanadas
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Spinach and Sausage Empanadas
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings5
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings5

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Original Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz.
Key IngredientOriginal Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz.
AboutImpress friends and family at dinner parties or any celebratory gathering with these warm, inviting Spinach and Sausage Empanadas—light, flaky turnovers filled with savory original pork sausage, spinach, and gooey cheeses. Little pocket of goodness that’ll have everyone saying “more please!”
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageOriginal Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz.
 
1 pound Farmland Original Pork Sausage Roll
 
1 pack Empanada Pastry Dough (10 Units)
 
1 Medium onion, diced
 
16 ounces Fresh spinach
 
16 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded
 
2/3 cup Ricotta cheese
 
1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder
 
1/2 teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon
 
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Original Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz.
Key IngredientOriginal Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz.
Directions
1Preheat the oven to 375˚F. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onion until browned, stirring frequently
2Spoon off fat/grease from the sausage.
3Add in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes
4In a large bowl, combine the sausage, spinach, mozzarella, ricotta, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside
5On a lightly floured surface, fill each empanada with ½ cup of filling
6Use a pastry crimper to crimp the outer edges
7Bake for 15 minutes or until pies are golden brown
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