Turkey Empanadas
Turkey Empanadas is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix turkey with chilled gravy in small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix turkey with chilled gravy in small bowl.
Roll out 3 pastry sheets to 12-inch long rectangles on floured work surface.
Cut out 2 six-inch rounds from each pastry sheet, using small plate as guide (6 rounds total).
Place each round on one 8- to 9-inch parchment square.
Spoon 2 1/2 tablespoons mashed potatoes onto half of each pastry round; press lightly to flatten, leaving 1/2-inch border.
Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons stuffing, then about 1/3 cup turkey mixture.
Brush glaze around filling on 1 pastry half.
Fold plain pastry half over filling, stretching dough to cover.
Seal edges with fork tines.
Repeat to form 5 more empanadas.
Transfer empanadas (still on parchment squares) to 2 rimmed baking sheets (3 on each sheet), spacing 2 inches apart.
Chill empanadas 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Press edges of empanadas again with fork tines.
Brush empanadas with egg-white glaze and cut small slits in top to allow steam to escape.
Bake empanadas 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350°F and bake empanadas until puffed and golden, 25 to 35 minutes longer.
Serve empanadas, passing cranberry sauce alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.