Tuna
Melt Turnovers
Ingredients
2
- medium-size plum tomatoes
1 10- to 11-ounce package piecrust mix
1 - large egg white
1 6 1/8- to 6 1/2-ounce can tuna in water, drained
1 4-ounce package shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup)
Preparation
- Estimated cooking time: 30 minutes -
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Thinly slice plum
tomatoes.
2. Prepare piecrust mix as label directs for 2-crust
pie. On lightly floured surface, with floured rolling
pin, roll dough into 14" by 14" square. With
knife, cut dough into 4 squares.
3 In cup, mix egg white with 1 tablespoon water. Place
one-fourth of tuna on 1 corner of dough square to within
1/2 inch of edge. Top with one-fourth each of tomatoes
and cheese. Brush edge of dough with some egg mixture.
Fold dough over filling to make a triangular turnover.
With fork, firmly press edges together to seal. With
pancake turner, transfer turnover to ungreased cookie
sheet. Brush with some egg mixture. Cut slits in top
to allow steam to escape during baking.
4. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling to make
4 turnovers in all. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden
brown.