Cheese Turnovers Recipe

Name: Cheese Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Dough; 8 3/4 cups flour; 5 eggs; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; Filling; 2 lbs mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup minced parsley; salt, pepper to taste; sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

Dough
8 3/4 cups flour
5 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling
2 lbs mozzarella cheese, grated
2 eggs
1/4 cup minced parsley
salt, pepper to taste
sesame seeds (optional)

1
Mix filling ingredients together.
2
Set aside.
3
Melt butter and shortening together.
4
Mix all dough ingredients except vegetable oil.
5
Knead.
6
Add vegetable oil and knead again.
7
Let rest 3 hours, covered.
8
Divide into 10 balls, cover and let rest 10 minutes.
9
Open each ball with fingers to size of dinner plate.
10
Place filling over half of circle.
11
Bring end of dough over filling to form large turnover.
12
Press edges to seal.
13
Cover and let rise one hour.
14
Brush tops with one beaten egg mixed with one tablespoon milk.
15
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
16
(optional).
17
Bake on ungreased baking sheets in preheated 375F oven 40-45 minutes.
18
This freezes well after baking.

2286

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

215

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 8 3/4 cups flour, 5 eggs, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Cheese Turnovers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Turnovers

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