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Leftovers Turnovers
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 turnovers
Calories: 857 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.