Nostalgia Electrics CEM200 Manuel D'instructions page 16

SPINACH & CHEESE EMPANADA FILLING
• 3 Cloves Garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp. Chile Powder
• 1 Large Bunch
Spinach
• 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
• 8-oz. Whole Milk
Mozzarella Cheese,
or similar white
cheese such as
queso quesadilla
• 2 Tbsp. Parmesan
cheese
• Salt and Pepper,
to taste
RISE & SHINE BREAKFAST POCKETS
• 1 (8-oz.) Package
Refrigerated
Crescent Rolls
• 5 Eggs
• ½ Package Bacon,
fried and crumbled
• 1 Cup Shredded
Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Tbsp. Water
PEPPERONI PIZZA POCKETS
• 2 (8-oz.) Packages
Refrigerated
Crescent Rolls
• 1 Cup Pizza Sauce
• 2 Cups Shredded
Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 (8-oz.) Package
Pepperoni
Finely chop the garlic.
Wash the spinach and remove the stems.
Roll up the spinach leaves in bunches and
slice crosswise into ½ inch strips.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium
heat until the butter is melted. Add the garlic and chile
powder and sauté, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
Add the spinach (in batches if necessary) and
cook briefly until spinach is wilted and soft.
Remove from heat and drain spinach in a
colander. Let spinach cool briefly.
Grate the mozzarella cheese and stir into the spinach
with the ricotta cheese and the parmesan. Season
spinach mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Refer to the Helpful Tips section for instructions
on forming and baking your empanadas.
Unroll crescent dough and separate
into 8 rectangles. Seal seams.
Scramble 4 eggs. Fry bacon and crumble.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of scrambled eggs in
center of each square. Top scrambled eggs
with bacon and cheddar cheese.
Pinch all four corners of the square together
and twist to make breakfast pocket.
Mix egg and water together to make egg
wash. Brush egg wash over each pocket.
Refer to the Helpful Tips section for instructions on baking.
Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles.
Seal seams.
Divide sauce, cheese, and pepperoni among the 8 pieces.
Fold over and pinch edges together.
Refer to the Helpful Tips section for instructions
on baking your pizza pockets.
Note: You may substitute or add your favorite
pizza ingredients, like pre-cooked sausage,
chopped onion, green pepper, mushroom, etc.
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