Sharp Cheddar Turnovers Recipe

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These savory little snacks are so good, it's hard to eat just one! With cheddar cheese peeking out from the golden brown pastry, they're irresistible.

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Sharp Cheddar Turnovers Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons water
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 eggs

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and water until smooth. Gradually beat in flour until blended. Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the cheese and 1 egg. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 teaspoon of filling on one side of each circle. Moisten edges; fold dough over filling and press edges together firmly with a fork to seal.
Place on greased baking sheets. Beat remaining egg; brush over turnovers. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 turnover equals 80 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Sharp Cheddar Turnovers in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2009, p44

Shred and Freeze Cheese

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio