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Poquitos

AuthorEllsworth
DifficultyIntermediate

Spicy little pockets of cheese and meat filling.

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time45 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
FILLING
 0.50 lb ground pork
 0.50 tsp minced garlic
 0.13 tsp red pepper flakes
 0.13 tsp oregano
 0.25 tsp chili powder
 0.25 tsp paprika
 0.50 tsp kosher salt
 0.13 tsp black pepper
 2 tbsp cider vinegar
 1 tbsp tomato paste
 1 tbsp finely minced jalapeno pepper, optional
 1 package Ellsworth cheese curds (natural or flavored)
PASTRY
 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
 1 egg
 sesame seeds
1

In skillet brown the pork. Mix in the minced garlic, spices, cider vinegar, and tomato paste. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add the jalapeno, if you are using it. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

2

Lightly flour the board. Roll out a puff pastry sheet into a 12" X 12" square and cut the sheet into 3" squares.

3

Place a teaspoon of the seasoned meat mixture into the center of each square. Top with a cheese curd, cutting the curd smaller, if needed.

4

Fold one corner over to meet the opposite corner, creating a triangle. Dampen the edges with water to seal shut. Stretch the dough to cover the filling, pinch the sides together and crimp edges with a fork.

5

Place the triangles on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet. Mix the egg with 2 teaspoons of water. Brush the egg wash on the triangles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 23 - 26 minutes. Serve warm.

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Poquitos can be placed in a bag or container and frozen, separating layers with parchment paper. When ready to use, follow the directions below. (Do not thaw just bake for about 5 more minutes.)

Ingredients

FILLING
 0.50 lb ground pork
 0.50 tsp minced garlic
 0.13 tsp red pepper flakes
 0.13 tsp oregano
 0.25 tsp chili powder
 0.25 tsp paprika
 0.50 tsp kosher salt
 0.13 tsp black pepper
 2 tbsp cider vinegar
 1 tbsp tomato paste
 1 tbsp finely minced jalapeno pepper, optional
 1 package Ellsworth cheese curds (natural or flavored)
PASTRY
 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
 1 egg
 sesame seeds

Directions

1

In skillet brown the pork. Mix in the minced garlic, spices, cider vinegar, and tomato paste. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add the jalapeno, if you are using it. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

2

Lightly flour the board. Roll out a puff pastry sheet into a 12" X 12" square and cut the sheet into 3" squares.

3

Place a teaspoon of the seasoned meat mixture into the center of each square. Top with a cheese curd, cutting the curd smaller, if needed.

4

Fold one corner over to meet the opposite corner, creating a triangle. Dampen the edges with water to seal shut. Stretch the dough to cover the filling, pinch the sides together and crimp edges with a fork.

5

Place the triangles on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet. Mix the egg with 2 teaspoons of water. Brush the egg wash on the triangles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 23 - 26 minutes. Serve warm.

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