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RITZ "Empanadas"

Prep time

30 min

Total time

30 min

Servings

Makes 24 servings, 2 "empanadas" each.

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    Ingredients
    • 8 oz. ground beef
    • 8 oz. Mexican chorizo, casings removed
    • 1/2 cup chopped onions
    • 1 large clove garlic, minced
    • 1 cup rinsed canned black beans, mashed
    • 1/3 cup golden raisins, chopped
    • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 96 RITZ Crackers, divided
    • 8 pepper Jack cheese slices, each cut into 6 pieces
Preparation
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook first 4 ingredients in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat until meat is done, stirring frequently. Add all remaining ingredients except crackers and cheese; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Place 48 crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with meat mixture and cheese.
  • Bake 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining crackers to make 48 "empanadas."

Recipe Tips

Spice it UpAdd 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) to cooked meat mixture along with the cumin and cinnamon.

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