From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Gather the ingredients for the tasty empanadas and either bake right away or freeze to bake later. You will love having these appetizers on hand for any occasion.

Spicy Black Bean Empanadas

From Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Good things come in small packages, like these party-pleasin' pizza-flavored foldovers--similar to empanadas, meat-filled pastries popular in Latin America.

Flaky Sausage Foldovers

From Family Circle

Empanadas, a Mexican pastry, can be filled with sweet or savory fillings. This peach-filled turnover recipe falls into the sweet category. About the size of a cookie, they're great for buffets and pot lucks.

Peach Empanadas

From Betty Crocker

Love meat and potatoes? Here's a tasty way to wrap up the basics for hearty appetites.

Southwest Beef Empanadas

From Better Homes and Gardens

These Mexican turnovers are beloved treats. Traditionally, they were made at Christmas and filled with dried fruits preserved from the fall harvest.

Empanaditas

From Vegetarian Times

Argentine empanadas are traditionally made with lard, and then deep-fried. Here, coconut oil makes a more healthful choice.

Empanadas

From Better Homes and Gardens

Look for highly seasoned, coarsely ground Spanish sausage and chorizo in ethnic markets and large supermarkets. Remove the casing and crumble the sausage before cooking.

Philippine Empanadas

From Better Homes and Gardens

This tasty dessert recipe includes a sweet tropical flavor mixed with cream cheese and jam. A dusting of cinnamon and sugar completes the cookie.

Sweet Empanaditas

From EatingWell

These savory pastries were created by Mariana Velasquez, a Test Kitchen intern who grew up in Bogot, Colombia.

Latin American Empanadas

From Ladies' Home Journal

Purchased crescent roll dough cuts the prep time for these pork, fruit, and nut stuffed appetizers.

Pork Empanaditas with Red Pepper Sauce

From Ladies' Home Journal

These savory turnovers are filled with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and herbs. They're a great hot appetizer for parties or holiday gatherings.

Artichoke and Tomato Empanadas

From Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Breakfast Empanadas with Chipotle Cream