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Savory Mexican Huitlacoche Empanadas

Name: Savory Mexican Huitlacoche Empanadas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 3 cups; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Cold butter, cubed, 1/2 cup; Egg, 1; Cold water, 1/2 cup; Fresh or canned huitlacoche, 2 cups; White onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Epazote (dried or fresh), 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh; Queso fresco, crumbled, 1 cup; Salt and pepper, To taste; Egg, 1; Water, 1 tablespoon

Indulge in these traditional Mexican empanadas, filled with earthy huitlacoche, fragrant epazote, and creamy queso fresco.

4.6(97 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 23, 2025

Savory Mexican Huitlacoche Empanadas — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 370 kcal
Protein: 9.75 g
Carbs: 39.5 g
Fat: 19.25 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2958 kcal
Protein: 78 g
Carbs: 316 g
Fat: 154 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 3 cups	1365	36	285	4	12
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup	810	1	0	92	0
Egg 1	70	6	1	5	0
Cold water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh or canned huitlacoche 2 cups	80	4	16	2	6
White onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup	34	1	8	0	2
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0	2	0	0
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Epazote (dried or fresh) 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh	0	0	0	0	0
Queso fresco, crumbled 1 cup	400	24	4	32	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Egg 1	70	6	1	5	0
Water 1 tablespoon	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
2
Cut in the butter
Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Form and chill
Whisk egg with cold water and gradually incorporate into the flour until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Filling

1
Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add huitlacoche and cook for 5 minutes.
2
Finish the filling
Stir in epazote, queso fresco, salt, and pepper, and remove from heat.
Tip: Ensure the filling is completely cool before assembling the empanadas.

How to Make Savory Mexican Huitlacoche Empanadas

Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Assemble the Empanadas
Roll out dough, cut circles, place filling in the center, and fold each to close. Use a fork to crimp edges.
2
Bake the Empanadas
Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden, about 20 minutes.