Poppy Seed Squares Recipe

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When I came across this unusual appetizer, I just knew I had to try it. Although I prepare these squares every Christmas, no one tires of them. - Jo Baden, Independence, Kansas.

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Poppy Seed Squares Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 40 Servings

35 25 60

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery or mushroom soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
CRUST:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add the soup, horseradish, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle; transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Spoon meat mixture over dough. Roll out the remaining dough into 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle; place over filling. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into small squares. Yield: about 10 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 100 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Poppy Seed Squares in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p14