cheese empanada
Filled savory turnover
A cheese empanada is a pastry turnover filled primarily with cheese, typically baked or fried until the dough is golden and the filling melts.
Common in Latin American cuisines, the cheese varies by region—queso blanco, mozzarella, or a blend.
I grabbed a cheese empanada from the bakery for breakfast.
- pastryButtery baked dough
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- fillingMaterial placed within
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
- flaky crustLayered, crumbly baked shell
fried · deep fried · baked · golden · golden brown · crispy · flaky · stuffed · queso · Latin · South American · appetizer · turnover · handheld · finger food · street food · street vendor · melty
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