Name: Sweet Potato Empanadas
Prep time: 20 s
Cook time: 10 s
Total time: 50 s
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat flour; 1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milkdivided; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 large egg; 1 pound sweet potatoescooked and mashed; 1 cup corn oil; NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk (Squeezable Bottle)

Make It

Step 1

Mix flour, 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, orange peel and egg until a dough is formed; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mix remaining 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk and mashed sweet potatoes; refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface; cut into 6-inch squares. Fill with sweet potato mixture. Fold over to close and crimp with a fork to seal the edges.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry empanadas in hot oil, turning to cook on both sides, until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.