BBQ Empanadas

by Byron’s BBQ

Is mealtime a constant battle? One of the most common complaints from parents on message boards and Web sites is “how do I get my child to eat x, y and z?!?!”

There is good news for parents of picky-eaters: there is a solution. No more fighting, whining or crying at the dinner table. By pairing kid-friendly favorites (think macaroni and cheese) with nutritious ingredients (protein!) it is easier than ever before to get important nutrients into children everywhere.



BBQ Empanadas

2 cups Byron’s BBQ, warmed according to package directions
2 Tablespoons red onion, finely minced
1/4 cup dill pickles, minced
1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 packages prepared pie dough (recommended: Pillsbury refrigerated pie dough)
1 egg, lightly beaten
BBQ sauce for dipping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, combine BBQ, onion, minced pickles, and cheese. Roll out pie dough and cut into circles using a 3 inch biscuit cutter. Brush egg wash around edges of each circle.

Place a scant Tablespoon of BBQ mixture in center of each circle. Carefully fold over the circle to form a semicircle. Crimp the edges with a fork; place on prepared baking pan. Brush tops of empanadas with egg wash and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce for dipping. Serves 8.