Greek Cheese Turnovers Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Interest GroupGourmet
Ingredients
| Feta cheese | 2 Ounce (FILLING) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 Tablespoon, grated (FILLING) | |
| Cream cheese | 1 Tablespoon, softened (FILLING) | |
| Oregano leaves | 1/2 Teaspoon, dried (FILLING) | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced (FILLING) | |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 Teaspoon (FILLING) | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten (FILLING) | |
| CRUST | ||
| Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent | ||
| Dinner Rolls- 1 (8-oz.) can | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2) In a bowl, place together all the cheeses, oregano, garlic, lemon juice and egg.
3) Mix the cheese mixture well together.
MAKING
4) Separate the dough into 4 rectangles and secure the perforations by pressing it.
5) Lightly stretch each rectangle by pressing or rolling it, into 8 by 4 inch rectangle.
6) Cut into halves crosswise to make 8 squares.
7) Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture on the middle of each square.
8) Fold the dough sheet over the cheese mixture, to form triangle.
9) Pinch or press the edges with fork to secure the filling, prick the tops with fork.
FINALIZING
10) Arrange the parcels on a non-stick baking sheet.
11) Dredge the parcels with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
12) Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
13) Allow to rest for 5 minutes, and cut each triangle in halve.
SERVING
14) Serve warm with any desired dip.
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2) In a bowl, place together all the cheeses, oregano, garlic, lemon juice and egg.
3) Mix the cheese mixture well together.
MAKING
4) Separate the dough into 4 rectangles and secure the perforations by pressing it.
5) Lightly stretch each rectangle by pressing or rolling it, into 8 by 4 inch rectangle.
6) Cut into halves crosswise to make 8 squares.
7) Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture on the middle of each square.
8) Fold the dough sheet over the cheese mixture, to form triangle.
9) Pinch or press the edges with fork to secure the filling, prick the tops with fork.
FINALIZING
10) Arrange the parcels on a non-stick baking sheet.
11) Dredge the parcels with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
12) Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
13) Allow to rest for 5 minutes, and cut each triangle in halve.
SERVING
14) Serve warm with any desired dip.
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