Leftovers Turnovers

Name: Leftovers Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 turnovers
Ingredients: all-purpose flour; About 1 pound store-bought or homemade pie crust or frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg; About 1 pound cold cooked leftovers, such as shredded turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, or whatever you please; salt; mustard

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 turnovers
Calories
857 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Leftovers Turnovers

Iris Warren

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These Thanksgiving leftovers turnovers are filled with cold turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing, cranberry sauce, whatever leftovers are lurking in your fridge. An easy supper solution that'll earn you accolades.

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Ingredients

Servings

all-purpose flour for dusting
About 1 pound store-bought or homemade pie crust or frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg beaten
About 1 pound cold cooked leftovers, such as shredded turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, or whatever you please (3 to 4 cups)
salt
mustard for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dust a clean work surface with flour and roll the pastry into a large rectangle about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick. Cut the rectangle into 4 smaller rectangles (or circles, if you prefer turnovers of a more traditional "pasty" shape). You want them all to be roughly the same size. Brush the edges with a bit of beaten egg.☞ TESTER TIP: In a large bowl, mix the leftovers together, breaking up any pieces that may be a bit too chunky.
Ensure that the leftovers have been in the fridge long enough to be completely cold. The turnovers will assemble so much more easily.
Spoon the leftovers generously onto the center of each portion of pastry. Now fold the dough over in half over the filling. Use your fingers to crimp the edges and seal the dough. Repeat with the remaining dough and leftovers.
Lightly brush the turnovers with some of the remaining egg, lightly sprinkle with salt, and place on the parchment paper.
Bake the turnovers for 25 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot or cold with mustard on the side, if desired.

Notes

Serving--If you've got some leftover cranberry sauce or relish, or gravy, they're also great for dipping or topping these turnovers.
Freezing--Unbaked turnovers can be frozen for up to 1 month. Freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a resealable bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Substitutions--Get creative with whatever leftovers are lurking in your fridge. Any leftover meats, vegetables, and potatoes will all work well here.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1turnover Calories 857kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Monounsaturated Fat 28g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4turnovers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 857 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1turnover
Calories	857kcal	43%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	42g	84%
Fat	53g	82%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Monounsaturated Fat	28g	140%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	170mg	57%
Sodium	417mg	17%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%