Broccoli Ham Turnovers Recipe

  American Brunch

Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 TBS minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for a doublecrust pie
1 egg
1 TBS whipping cream
1 TBS whipping cream

Directions:
place broccoli in a steamer basket over 1 in. of boiling water in saucepan. Cover and steam for 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain well. In a bowl, combinebroccoli, cheese, ham, onions, parsley, numteg, salt and pepper. On a floured surface, roll out pastry; cut each in half. Place 1-1/2 cups filling on one side of each half; flatten filling with spoon. Combine egg and cream; brush some over pastry edges. Fold pastry over filling. Seal edges and prick tops with a fork. Place on a baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand five minutes before serving. Makes four servings.

Broccoli Ham Turnovers
 

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