mushroom turnovers by sisterhood of temple avoda

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Martha Price
San Jose, CA

This recipe was clipped from a now defunct cooking magazine many years ago. This recipe was contributed by the Sisterhood of Temple Avoda in Fairlawn, New Jersey. If you like mushrooms, you will love this savory appetizer! Can be frozen for future use.

(1 rating)
yield 20 turnovers
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mushroom turnovers by sisterhood of temple avoda

  • 9 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 c
    flour
  • FILLING
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 lb
    fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1
    onion, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • dash pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    cream

How To Make mushroom turnovers by sisterhood of temple avoda

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 450º.
  • 2
    Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 and 1/2 cup flour. Blend well and chill for one hour.
  • 3
    Melt 3 tablespoons butter, add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring, for a few minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour. Mix well. Stir in the cream and cook very gently until thickened (a few minutes). Set aside to cool.
  • 4
    Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 and 1/2 inch rounds (with glass, if need be). Place 1 teaspoon filling in center of each round. Fold dough in half and pinch ends to seal. Prick with fork. Freeze at this point, if desired.
  • 5
    Bake in a 450º oven for 15 minutes. If frozen bring to room temperature or add 5 to 8 minutes to baking time.
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