Spicy Tuna Empanadas

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"You can use these wonderful little treats as a appetizer, snack or a light lunch—they are quite yummy."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) packet solid white tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can of sliced black olives, drained
• 1⁄2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1⁄4 cup of medium thick chunky salsa
• 2 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts
• additional salsa (for serving)

directions

1. In medium bowl, place tuna, chilies, olives, cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Toss lightly with fork, add 1/4 cup of salsa; toss again and set aside.
2. Follow direction on pie crust package. Unfold the crust; cut 4 circles 4 inches each out of each crust. Place the 8 circles on a foil covered baking sheet. Wet the edges of each circle with water. Top each circle with 1/4 cup of lightly packed tuna mixture. Top each with remaining circles (you may have to stretch the top piece slightly to fit). Press edges together and crimp with a fork. Cut slits in top of crust for venting.
3. Bake at 425°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and serve with additional salsa.