Turnover With Pizza Dough With Meat Cheese Etc
If you are a pizza lover, then you know how versatile pizza dough can be. It's not just for making pizza. You can use it to make a variety of dishes, including turnovers. Turnovers are a great way to use up leftovers or create a quick and easy meal. All you need is some pizza dough, meat, cheese, and a few other ingredients, and you're good to go.
Ingredients
For this turnover recipe, you will need:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 pound cooked meat (such as ground beef, sausage, or chicken)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup chopped vegetables (such as onion, bell pepper, or mushroom)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
3. In a bowl, mix together the cooked meat, cheese, vegetables, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Cut the pizza dough into 6-inch circles.
5. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto one half of each circle.
6. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
7. Brush the turnovers with the beaten egg and olive oil.
8. Bake the turnovers for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Variations
Turnovers are a great way to use up leftovers. You can use any kind of cooked meat, cheese, or vegetables that you have on hand. You can also add herbs and spices to give your turnovers more flavor. Here are a few ideas:
- Ham and Swiss cheese with Dijon mustard
- Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese with pizza sauce
- BBQ chicken and cheddar cheese with BBQ sauce
- Bacon and egg with cheddar cheese
- Spinach and feta cheese with garlic and olive oil
Serving Suggestions
Turnovers are a great meal on their own, but you can also serve them with a salad or some soup. Here are a few ideas:
- Caesar salad
- Minestrone soup
- Greek salad
- Tomato soup
- Cobb salad
- Chicken noodle soup
Conclusion
Turnovers with pizza dough are a quick and easy meal that you can make with just a few ingredients. They are also a great way to use up leftovers. Try making some turnovers with your favorite meat, cheese, and vegetables. You won't be disappointed!
