Empanadas de Jamon, Queso, y Huevo Duro (Ham, Cheese, and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas)

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 2 cups cubed ham
• 2 cups cubed Gouda cheese
• 3 hard-boiled eggs , chopped
• 12 empanadas pastry discs
• 1 egg , beaten

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine ham, Gouda cheese, and hard-boiled eggs in a bowl; mix well.

3. 3

   Arrange pastry disks on a flat surface; dab a little water around the rims. Place a large tablespoonful of ham and cheese mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press edge with a fork to seal well.

4. 4

   Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.