Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine ham, Gouda cheese, and hard-boiled eggs in a bowl; mix well.

Step 3

Arrange pastry disks on a flat surface; dab a little water around the rims. Place a large tablespoonful of ham and cheese mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press edge with a fork to seal well.

Step 4

Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.