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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (39g)

Recipe makes 16 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

Egg Beaters egg substitute

Laughing Cow light garlic and herb cheese

Calories 76
Calories from Fat 34 (45%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 3.8g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Potassium 109mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 1.8g 3%

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Breakfast Empanadas (Light Version - 3 Pt)

Recipe #296032 | 44 min | 30 min prep | add private note
Erindipity

By: Erindipity
Apr 3, 2008

I based this recipe off kzbhansen's Bacon and Egg Empanadas. While these are a huge hit with the family, with over 30 g of fat they don't really fit into the healthier lifestyle we are aiming for. This lighter version checks in at only 3 WW points. The vegetables can be exchanged however you like with minimal impact on the points value. I suggest trying mushrooms, peppers or tomatoes in the empanadas.

SERVES 16 , 16 empanadas (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Saute onion in oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until the onion is soft.
  3. 3
    Add hashbrowns and spinach, saute until all the moisture is gone and the potatoes start to brown. Move to a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4
    Spray the non-stick skillet with butter flavored spray and heat over medium heat; add egg beaters and cook without stirring until eggs begin to set on bottom. Draw spatula across bottom of skillet to form large curds. Continue cooking until eggs are slightly thickened but still moist. (Do NOT stir constantly).
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and let cool, add to mixing bowl. Add bacon to bowl and stir well.
  6. 6
    Separate each biscuit to form a total of 16. Biscuits should be separated using the layers and be as close to even as possible. Flatten each biscuit into about a 5 inch circle.
  7. 7
    Spread cheese evenly over the tops of dough circles, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
  8. 8
    Top evenly with egg mixture.
  9. 9
    Fold dough circles in half over mixture, pinching edges to seal.
  10. 10
    Place 2 inches apart in a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan coated with Pam.
  11. 11
    Press sealed edges with the tines of a fork.
  12. 12
    Bake at 375°F 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  13. 13
    Remove empanadas with a spatula onto a wire rack.
  14. 14
    Serve warm.
  15. 15
    To freeze: After baking allow empanadas to cool fulling. Place into a zip-top bag and freeze.
  16. 16
    To serve: From frozen, wrap empanada with a paper towel. Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on 50% power 1-2 minutes or until the empanada is heated all the way through.

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From: Rottmom

On Jul 14, 2009

I was unable to find reduced fat buttermilk biscuits, so I used the regular jumbo ones. (I would think the whole wheat biscuits might be good too--may try that next time!) I used all the other ingredients with the exception of the Laughing Cow cheese. I was cooking a bunch of other stuff the same day, and must have gotten confused (DUH), because I used plain reduced-fat shredded cheddar instead. It was just fine that way, but next time I want to try to LC cheese. These are great for the freezer, take one out, warm it and you have a nice little breakfast. Thanks for a keeper of a recipe!

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  • From: Chef #972859

    On Oct 12, 2008

    This was awesome. It would be great to take to a pot luck breakfast, which we have at work every now and then. My teenagers inhaled them. I had none left to freeze. They both suggested adding sausage crumbles to the mixture instead of bacon.

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    From: Lakerdog2

    On Jun 18, 2008

    I haven't tried this yet, but can't wait to! Thanks for posting a great variation! Made the original version yesterday (although I lightened that one up as well.) The Laughing Cow cheese is an excellent idea! I used fat free cream cheese when I made the others, but I bet the LC cheese would be even better.

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