Pepperoni Empanadas

SERVINGS: 5

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

10 empanada dough discs
¼ cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
1¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
40 slices HORMEL® Pepperoni slices

DIRECTIONS

1. On one empanada round, spread about 1 teaspoon pizza sauce down center. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 4 slices pepperoni. Fold over dough in half and press edges to seal. Crimp edges with fork. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, heat ½- inch oil. Add 3 to 4 empanadas to pan, but do not over-crowd. Cook 2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook 2 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining empanadas.
3. Serve with extra pizza sauce, for dipping.