Spinach Turnovers

Spinach Turnovers
One portion of this dish contains roughly 7g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 292 calories. This recipe serves 16. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt, onion, cream cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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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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3
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
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4
Remove bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
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Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender.
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6
Remove from heat; stir in bacon, spinach, cottage cheese and seasonings. Cool.
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7
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness.
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8
Cut into 3-in. circles; brush edges with egg.
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9
Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges. Prick tops with a fork.
10
Brush with egg.
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Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serve with salsa if desired.
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Ready In40 m.
Servings16
Health Score4
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