8 Empanada Recipes You Need To Try

Ever tried an empanada? Cold winter days have me craving hearty comfort food meals. Empanadas are composed of pastry dough and filled with either sweet or savory ingredients. These turnovers are portable to make the perfect snack or lunch on the go. Plus, they’re just darn delicious!

Get healthy with these Sweet Potato, Apple, and Chickpea Empanadas.

Recipe and photo by Floating Kitchen.

Smoked Turkey Empanadas are seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic.

Recipe and photo by Garlic + Zest.
Enjoy these delicious Pork Empanadas.

Recipe and photo by Salu Salo Recipes.
Argentine Beef Empanadas go perfect with chimichurri sauce.

Recipe and photo by Pinch Me I’m Eating.
Looking for a tasty snack the kids will love? Cheese, Corn, and Chili Empanadas will be a hit.

Recipe and photo by Anina’s Recipes.
Hello Venezuelan Cheese and Ham Empanadas.

Recipe and photo by Mommyhood’s Diary.
Everything is cuter in miniature form. Try making these Mini Spicy Pork Chorizo Empanadas.

Recipe and photo by Mommyhood’s Diary.
Savor the flavor of Pulled Pork with Mango Barbecue Sauce Empanadas.

Recipe and photo by Sprinkles and Sauce.