Hatch Green Chile And Cheese Empanadas

These golden empanadas are stuffed with roasted Hatch green chiles and gooey cheese—crispy on the outside, melty and savory on the inside. Perfect for dipping in guac or salsa verde!

📌 Ingredients:

For the Dough (or use store-bought empanada wrappers):

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)

1 egg

1/3–1/2 cup cold water

For the Filling:

1 cup roasted Hatch green chiles (peeled, seeded, chopped)

1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Oaxaca cheese

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: 1/4 cup sautéed onions or cooked chorizo

For Assembly:

1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Oil (for brushing or frying)