Broccoli Ham Turnovers Recipe

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"I enjoy creating special dishes for my family and friends," writes Lupie Molinar from Tucson, Arizona. "Although I don't make sandwiches often, these attractive turnovers with their fresh-tasting filling are an exception."

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Broccoli Ham Turnovers Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket over 1 in. of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain well. In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, ham, onions, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
On a floured surface, roll out pastry; cut each in half. Place 1-1/2 cups filling on one side of each half; flatten filling with a spoon. Combine egg and cream; brush some over pastry edges. Fold pastry over filling. Seal edges and prick tops with a fork.
Place on a baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 705 calories, 44 g fat (23 g saturated fat), 132 mg cholesterol, 908 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Ham Turnovers in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p53