Turkey, Cheddar and Apple Hand Pies
(from scottsmom’s recipe box)
you can fill them with any Thanksgiving leftover you desire, be it stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes or green beans. Tuck in some turkey meat and a little cheese, bake them for about 20 minutes, and you’re all set.
Source: Etsy Cooking Blog (from RecipeThing user aimeebush)
Categories: Turkey Leftovers
Ingredients
- Whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup roasted and diced turkey meat
- 1 medium, crisp apple, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/turkey-cheddar-and-apple-hand-pies/
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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If using chilled pizza dough, allow to come to room temperature for about an hour.
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Warm the butter in a skillet over a medium low flame.
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Saute the onion, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about ten minutes.
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Add spinach and stir to wilt the leaves, about two minutes.
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Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl.
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Add the turkey meat, diced apple, cheddar cheese, thyme and sage and stir to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
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Set aside.
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On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large square, roughly 12×12 inches.
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Divide into 16 squares about 3×3 inches.
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Place the squares on a large, lightly oiled baking sheet.
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Using a spoon or your hands, portion a generous tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square.
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Fold one edge of the square over the other, forming a triangle.
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Fold and pinch the edges together to seal. Pierce the top with a fork.
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Brush the surface with a little olive oil, and finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.
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Bake in the oven until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Best enjoyed hot.
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Can be reheated. They freeze well.