Spinach Turnovers
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
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, cootage cheese and seasonings. Cool. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8" thickness. Cut into 3" 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 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa if desired. Makes about 4 dozen. Baked turnovers may be frozen. Reheat unthawed turnovers at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.