Taco Time Copycat Pumpkin Empanada Food

TACO TIME COPYCAT PUMPKIN EMPANADA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add in pumpkin, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
• Place 1/3 of mixture into the center of each tortilla. Spread around the whole tortilla getting 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla.
• Place 1/3 of mixture into the center of each tortilla. Spread around the whole tortilla getting 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla.
• Roll up carefully and secure with a toothpick.
• Place each empanada into a pan full of vegetable or canola oil that is heated to 325 -350 degrees.
• Fry until golden brown, turning so both sides cook.
• Place on a paper towel to drain grease.
• Remove toothpick after frying.
• Combine the sugar and cinnamon on a plate with sides.
• Roll the hot empanada in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated on all sides.
• Top the empanada with whipped cream, or you can dip it in the whipped cream.