Ingredients
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:5 bacon strips, diced1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg, beatenSalsa, optional
Preparation
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Remove from heat; stir in bacon, spinach, cottage cheese and seasonings. Cool.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. circles; brush edges with egg. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges. Prick tops with a fork. Brush with egg.
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa if desired.
