Chicken Empanadas

3/4 cup cooked chicken

1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

3/4 can green chilies, chopped

3/4 teaspoon minced garlic

2 1/4 tablespoons minced green onions

1/2 teaspoon cumin, groun

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 frozen pie crusts

2 1/4 egg yolks

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

3/4 tablespoon chili powder

1 Mix together first 8 ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to assemble empanadas.

2 On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps).

3 Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture in center of dough circles.

4 Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork.

5 Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolk

6 Sprinkle top with mixed salt and chili powder

7 Bake 12-13 minutes at 400F degrees

8 Serve warm or at room temperature.

9 Freezes well.