Pizza Empanadas
These Pizza Empanadas look fancy but are so easy! Your kids will love this fun take on the classic pizza flavors!
Servings: 10 empanadas
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes or shredded
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
- pizza sauce for serving
Olive Oil Topping
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper.
- Lay your crust out on a non-stick surface such as a pastry mat or parchment paper. Using a large biscuit cutter, cut out 5 circles from the dough. Lay out the other crust, and repeat.
- Mix together the olive oil topping ingredients and then spread a small amount on each circle. Add 7-8 mini pepperonis to each circle and then top with a small amount of cheese. Keep filling away from the edges.
- Fold top of crust over and seal edges with a fork.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, to set up, before serving.