Sausage Spinach Turnovers

Name: Sausage Spinach Turnovers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 turnovers.
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

One Christmas, I gave these tasty meat pies to our neighbors as gifts instead of sweets—they loved them! The handheld pies make a handy take-along lunch. I freeze the leftovers and reheat them later in the microwave when I need a quick meal. —Vicky Henry Aurora, Colorado

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spinach, cheese, mustard, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Divide dough into eight portions; roll each into a 6-in. circle. Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture on half of each circle. Brush edges with egg white; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
Brush tops with egg white; cut slits in the top of each. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked turnovers on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, bake turnovers as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 turnover: 398 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

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Originally published as Sausage Spinach Turnovers in Taste of Home October/November 2001

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Francisca3032

Jul 3, 2013

This is really good!! I think it depends all on the type of sausage used. Instead of frozen bread dough, I used Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix and they turned out soft and yummy!!
Jen72

Jan 1, 2013

Love these! Make a nice breakfast or lunch. Use a good sausage and extra sharp cheddar.
terib

Dec 22, 2012

I make it every christmas eve the whole family loves them
katlaydee3

Nov 28, 2010

I didn't like this at all. Too bland.