Cheeseburger Empanadas
Skillet Corn and Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing, divided
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ (14.1-oz) pkg refrigerated pie crusts
- ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook beef in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain and return to skillet. Stir in ¼ cup dressing, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper.
- Meanwhile, unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12-inch circle. Cut 6 rounds from crust using a 4-inch round cutter.
- Spoon beef mixture over one side of each dough round; top with cheese. Fold dough over filling, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Place empanadas on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush beaten egg over dough; bake 12 to 15 minutes or until browned. Serve with ¼ cup dressing for dipping.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg green beans
- 3 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ½ (12-oz) pkg frozen corn kernels
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide green beans into 6 bundles. Wrap each bundle in 1 slice bacon and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until beans are tender and bacon is browned. Drizzle with vinegar.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until corn begins to brown, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
626
|
167
|
793
|
| Fat (g) | 44 | 8 | 52 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 7 | 28 |
| Carb (g) | 39 | 21 | 60 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1136 | 178 | 1314 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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