Bacon, Dates & Cheese Empanada - Easy Bacon Turnover Recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is leaner, while pork belly can be more affordable.

Prepare empanada dough and refrigerate until firm.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic in bacon fat until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Chop cooked bacon and mix with sautéed onions, garlic, chopped dates, and cheese in a bowl.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste; add chopped parsley and mix well.

Roll out the empanada dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

Cut dough into circles, about 4-6 inches in diameter.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape; press edges to seal.

Beat an egg and brush over the top of each empanada for a golden finish.

Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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