Trader Joes Mushroom Turnovers Food

CREAMY MUSHROOM TURNOVERS

Steps:

• For the shell, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, flour and butter until smooth.
• Shape into a large ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for one hour.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook mushrooms, onions and garlic in the butter until tender.
• Stir in sour cream, spices and 2 tablespoons flour; stirring until smooth.
• Set aside.
• On a floured surface, roll half of the dough 1/8 inch thick.
• With a floured small round cookie cutter (or glass), cut out as many circles as possible.
• Repeat with remaining dough.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Onto one half of each circle of dough, place a teaspoon of mushroom mixture.
• Brush edges of dough circle with some egg; fold dough over filling.
• With fork, firmly press edges of dough circle to seal and prick the tops.
• Place turnovers on ungreased cookie sheet and brush tops with remaining egg.
• Bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown.

TRADER JOE'S MUSHROOM TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Make pastry: beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
• Add butter and mix well.
• Add flour and mix until smooth.
• Dough will be VERY sticky.
• Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill at least one hour.
• Filling: Saute onion in butter until tender.
• Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
• Stir in salt, thyme, flour and sour cream.
• Cook until thickened.
• Cool completely.
• Divide the pastry dough in half.
• Put remaining half back in frige.
• Roll other half out on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Cut with a 2-3 inch round cookie cutter.
• Drop a spoonful of filling onto each circle.
• Brush edges with beaten egg.
• Fold dough over filling and press edges together.
• Brush tops of turnovers with beaten egg.
• Cut a small slit in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape.
• Bake at 450 for 10 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Makes about 3 doz.

PUFF PASTRY APPLE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; add apples and toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut each into four squares. , Spoon 1/2 cup apple mixture into the center of each square; fold diagonally in half and press edges to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet., In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon; brush over pastry. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.