Spinach Turnovers (or Empanadas) Recipe

Name: Spinach Turnovers (or Empanadas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole 8 Ounce Packages Of Softened Cream Cheese; 3/4 cups Softened Butter (not Margarine); 2- 1/2 cups Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 5 whole Smoky Bacon Strips, Diced; 1/4 cups Minced Onion; 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced; 1 whole 10 Ounce Package Of Frozen Chopped Spinach - Thawed & Well Drained; 1 cup 4% Cottage Cheese; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Grated Nutmeg; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 jar Your Favorite Salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

2 whole 8 Ounce Packages Of Softened Cream Cheese
3/4 cups Softened Butter (not Margarine)
2- 1/2 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
5 whole Smoky Bacon Strips, Diced
1/4 cups Minced Onion
2 whole Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced
1 whole 10 Ounce Package Of Frozen Chopped Spinach - Thawed & Well Drained
1 cup 4% Cottage Cheese
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Grated Nutmeg
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 jar Your Favorite Salsa (optional)

1
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (dough will be stiff).
3
Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 10 times.
4
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
5
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
6
Remove bacon from pan; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings (toss the rest of the drippings).
7
Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender.
8
Remove from heat; stir in bacon, spinach, cottage cheese and seasonings.
9
Cool.
10
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
11
Cut into 3-inch circles; brush edges with egg.
12
Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into each circle.
13
Fold the dough over the filling; seal edges.
14
Prick tops with a fork.
15
Brush with egg.
16
Place the completed turnovers on a cookie sheet and repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
17
Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
18
Serve with salsa if desired.

1570

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 whole 8 Ounce Packages Of Softened Cream Cheese, 3/4 cups Softened Butter (not Margarine), 2- 1/2 cups Flour, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Spinach Turnovers (or Empanadas) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Turnovers (or Empanadas)

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