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What to Do with Leftover Empanada Filling (32 Ideas)

If you're anything like us, you probably make a lot of empanadas. And if you're anything like us, you probably have a lot of leftover filling.
But instead of letting it go to waste, we have a few great ideas for how to put it to use!
Check them out!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Make an Omelet
  • Make a Sandwich
  • Use It as An Appetizer at Your Next Party
  • Make Meatballs
  • Freeze It in Ice Cube Trays
  • Spread It on Toast
  • Spread It on English Muffins
  • Use It as A Topping on Pizza
  • Use It as A Filling for Stuffed Peppers
  • Add It to Scrambled Eggs or An Egg Scramble
  • Add It to Quesadillas
  • Add It to Burritos
  • Use It as A Topping for Nachos
  • Use It as A Topping for Tacos
  • Mix Leftover Empanada Filling Into Refried Beans
  • Use It as A Salad Dressing
  • Add It to Your Next Batch of Stew
  • Use it to make Empanada Soup
  • Use It as The Filling in A Quiche or Tart
  • Make Empanada Desserts
  • Freeze It for Later
  • Use It as A Dip
  • Make Mini Quiches
  • Make More Empanadas
  • Add It to Baked Goods
  • Add It to Your Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Make Some Homemade Tamales with It
  • Use It as a Topping for Your Favorite Cheeseburger
  • Use It In A Casserole
  • Make a Burrito Bowl
  • Spread It on Toast
  • Use It as a Side Dish

Instructions
 

  • Pick your favorite idea from this list to use up your empanada filling.
  • Prepare the rest of your dinner.
  • Be ready to munch in no time!
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