Appetizer for 5
Ham and Cheese Empanadas
These baked empanadas fill tender wrappers with ham, cheese, apple, and spices before browning under an egg wash.
Typical price
$4.61for 4 servings
$1.15 per serving$4.61 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.96Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup about 5 ounces diced cooked ham
- 1 cup about 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup about 2 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup peeled and diced sweet apple
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 package empanada wrappers
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- flour (optional)
- 12 sprigs rosemary
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds
- 2 tsp black sesame seeds
- cilantro mango habanero salsa
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
- Mix the ham, cheddar, mozzarella, apple, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place filling on the empanada wrappers, leaving space around the edges.
- Fold the wrappers over the filling and press the edges closed with a fork.
- Brush the empanadas with beaten egg mixed with milk, then sprinkle them with white and black sesame seeds.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden and serve with the listed salsa.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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