Spinach Turnovers
The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizersóand just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by.
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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 614
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 614
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
5 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, beaten
salsa, optional
Directions:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Remove from heat; stir in bacon, spinach, cottage cheese and seasonings. Cool.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. circles; brush edges with egg. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges. Prick tops with a fork. Brush with egg.
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa if desired.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Remove from heat; stir in bacon, spinach, cottage cheese and seasonings. Cool.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. circles; brush edges with egg. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges. Prick tops with a fork. Brush with egg.
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa if desired.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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