Breakfast Empanadas Recipe

• 3 c. vegetable oil plus
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 x Spanish chorizo links - (spicy dry pork sausage, 6 to 8 ounce) grnd
• 1 x onion minced
• 1 lb boiling potatoes such as Yukon Gold peeled and shredded Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 2 x jalapenos, seeded, minced fine
• 2 x plum tomatoes seeded, minced
• 1/2 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/4 c. finely-minced fresh cilantro
• 1/3 c. grated queso blanco or possibly Monterey Jack
• 8 x frzn empanada or possibly turnover wrappers thawed Bottled or possibly homemade salsa verde Lowfat sour cream

1. Heat 2 tsp.
2. oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately-high heat till warm but not smoking, then saute/fry chorizo and onion, stirring, till onion is softened.
3. Add in potatoes with salt and pepper to taste and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, till potatoes begin to turn golden, about 6 min.
4. Stir in jalapenos, tomatoes, and cumin and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, till potatoes are tender and golden, about 6 min.
5. Transfer to a bowl and cold completely.
6. Stir in cilantro, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Roll out each empanada wrapper into a 6-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
8. Put about 1/3 c. filling in center of each wrapper and form filling into a log.
9. Moisten wrapper edges with a finger dipped in water and fold each wrapper over filling to create a half-moon.
10. Press down around filling to force out air and seal by pressing edges together firmly with a fork.
11. Heat remaining 3 c. oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over moderate heat till warm but not smoking, then fry empanadas in 3 batches, gently turning, till golden, about 3 min.
12. Transfer empanadas to paper towels to drain.
13. Empanadas may be filled 1 day ahead and chilled in 1 layer on a lightly floured plate, covered.
14. Reseal edges if necessary.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/breakfast-empanadas-91928 (may not work)