SPINACH TURNOVERS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 large egg, beaten
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

noor shah
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these turnovers. The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


king baby
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These spinach turnovers were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Vicki Cheeseman
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I made these spinach turnovers for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


xv_ hano
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These spinach turnovers were a great way to use up leftover spinach. They were also a hit with my family.


Tue Des Fins
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I've tried many spinach turnover recipes and this one is by far the best. The turnovers are always flaky and golden brown and the filling is flavorful and cheesy.


Im kewl
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These turnovers were a disaster! The pastry was tough and the filling was dry. I won't be making these again.


Breanna Dryden
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These spinach turnovers were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Jane Chege
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The filling in these turnovers was a bit bland. I added some garlic and onion to it and it was much better.


Kishore Niddani
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These spinach turnovers were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Hafiz Muhammad Yaqoob Sohrani
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I was looking for a simple and easy recipe for spinach turnovers and this one fit the bill perfectly. They were quick to make and tasted great.


Sajeel Ahmad
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These turnovers were delicious! The spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and the pastry was flaky and golden brown.


Jake Kammerer
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I've made these spinach turnovers several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect appetizer or snack.


Chris Diciccio
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These spinach turnovers were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.