Spinach Turnovers Recipe

Ingredients

• 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 onion
• 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 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. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Spinach Turnovers published in Taste of Home October/November 1997, p27