Prep

Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard. Cooking Instructions: Conventional Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place frozen empanadas on nonstick baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and center is 165 degrees F. Let stand 1 minute before serving (Caution: Contents of empanadas will be hot). Deep-Fry Instructions: Thaw empanadas for 15 minutes. Preheat deep fryer oil to 375 degrees F. Fry each empanada for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, or until browned and center is 165 degrees F. Drain on paper towels and let stand 1 minute before serving (Caution: Contents of empanadas will be hot). Keep frozen.