Taste of Home
Spinach Turnovers
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: about 4 dozen.
The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers—and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by. — Jean von Bereghy, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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FILLING:
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5 bacon strips, diced
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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1 cup 4% cottage cheese
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 large egg, beaten
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Salsa, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 turnover: 103 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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