Ham, Cheese & Mushroom Turnovers
These savory turnovers are a delightful combination of creamy white sauce, earthy mushrooms, smoky ham, and gooey cheese, all enveloped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a cozy meal or a special snack, these turnovers are sure to be a hit with your taste buds. The process of making and baking these treats is both satisfying and rewarding, resulting in golden and puffed pastries that are best enjoyed warm.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250ml milk
- 1 tbsp each butter and flour, mixed to a paste, plus extra for dusting
- 140g button mushrooms , cut into quarters
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 140g ham , chopped into small pieces
- 85g leftover cheese (amount will vary according to type - go with your taste buds), cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp chopped herbs - tarragon, parsley and chives all work well
- 500g block puff pastry
- 1 egg , beaten
Instructions
- The first thing to do is to make a thick white sauce that will be the base of the turnover filling. Bring the milk to a simmer, then add the butter and flour paste. Whisk the paste into the simmering milk and allow it to boil for 3-4 mins, whisking gently all the time to prevent it from catching. You should now have a very thick white sauce. Cool the sauce in a bowl. Fry the mushrooms in the oil for 3-5 mins until golden, then leave to cool.
- Place the ham, cheese and mushrooms into a bowl, then gradually add the white sauce until everything is well coated. Finally, add the herbs.
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to about the thickness of a £1 coin and cut out 4 saucer-size rounds (about 18cm wide), re-rolling the trimmings if you need to. Brush the edges of each round with beaten egg. Spoon the mixture onto 1 side of each round, then fold over and seal the edges well. The turnovers can now be frozen for up to 1 month. Brush the turnover with the remaining egg, then chill for 30 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the turnovers on a baking sheet and bake for about 35 mins until puffed up and golden. Leave to cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Cook Time
50M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Makes 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 752 calories
- Fat Content: 55 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 26 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 43 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 25 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.78 milligram of sodium
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