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Turkey Turnovers
From the Kitchen of: Bonnie
Source: Taste of Home's Recipe Card Collection
A great way to prepare turkey leftovers so they don't seem like leftovers.
FILLING:
1 |
cup |
chopped celery |
1/4 |
cup |
chopped onion |
1/4 |
cup |
butter or margarine |
1/3 |
cup |
all-purpose flour |
1 |
tsp. |
salt |
1/4 |
tsp. |
pepper |
1-1/4 |
cups |
milk |
4 |
cups |
cubed cooked turkey |
1/4 |
cup |
chopped fresh parsley |
DOUGH:
4 |
cups |
all-purpose flour |
1 |
tsp. |
salt |
1-1/2 |
cups |
cold butter or margarine |
2 |
cups (8 oz.) |
shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
2 |
cups (16 oz.) |
sour cream |
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In large skillet, saute the celery and onion in butter until tender.
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Blend in flour, salt and pepper.
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Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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Add turkey and parsley.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles
coarse crumbs.
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Stir in the cheese.
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Add sour cream, mixing until dough forms a ball.
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Divide dough in half.
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Roll out each half to an 18-inch x 12-inch rectangle.
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Cut each into six 6-inch squares.
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Place 1/3 cup filling on each square.
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Fold diagonally to form a triangle; seal edges by pressing down with fork
tines.
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Cut slits in top of turnovers.
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Place on a baking sheet.
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Bake at 450º for 10 minutes.
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Reduce heat to 400º; bake 5 - 8 minutes more until the crust is golden
brown.
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Yield: 1 dozen.