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Savory Spinach Turnovers

Sarah Baade
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 8 turnovers

Ingredients
  

  • 10oz frozen, chopped spinach (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sheets ready to bake puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Drain spinach of any excess water. In a medium bowl, stir together spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, shallot and salt.
  • Unfold sheets of puff pastry. Cut each sheet into four equal squares. Place 2 Tablespoons of spinach mixture into the center of each pastry square. Fold each pastry square diagonally over spinach.   Pinch edges of dough together with a fork. Brush the tops and sides of each turnover with the beaten egg.
  • Place each turnover on the lined baking sheet. Bake 16-18 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

Notes

Tips:                                                                                            
  • You can make the filling a day ahead and refrigerate it until ready to use.
  • If you have whole frozen spinach on hand, you can chop it yourself rather than buying the pre-chopped.
Keyword Puff Pastry, Savory Spinach Turnovers, Spinach, Spinach Turnovers, Turnovers