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    Spinach Turnovers


    Source of Recipe


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    Recipe Introduction


    Serve with tomato sauce.

    List of 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 small-curd cottage cheese
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1 egg, beaten
    Salsa, optional

    Recipe



    In a mixing 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.


    NOTE: Cut pastry into bigger circles for main entree servings. Serve with meatless spaghetti sauce for a spinach calzone type dinner.

 

 

 


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