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Mushroom and Bacon Mini Pocket Pies

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  • Prep 50 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 16
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Looking for hearty appetizer using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour? Then check out these savory pocket pies made using bacon and mushrooms.
by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Jul 6, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (1 lb) bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 10 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps

  • 1
    In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes until crisp; drain on paper towels. Cook mushrooms and onion in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. In small bowl, combine bacon, mushrooms and onion. Set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • 3
    In food processor with metal blade, place flour and cheese. Cover; process using quick on-and- off motions, until well mixed. Add butter; process until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add cream cheese and egg yolks, continue to process just until blended and dough begins to form a ball.
  • 4
    On floured surface, knead dough 10 times. Roll dough until 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 16 rounds with floured 4- inch round cutter.
  • 5
    Spoon about 1 tablespoon bacon mixture onto each round. Fold each in half; seal edges with fork tines. Place on cookie sheet. Brush each pocket with beaten egg; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

340 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 19g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
115mg
39%
Sodium
370mg
15%
Potassium
170mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
2g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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