Recipe: Broccoli Ham Turnovers

BROCCOLI HAM TURNOVERS

2 cups broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for a double-crust pie
1 egg
1 tablespoon whipped cream

Place broccoli in a steamer basket over 1" of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain well. In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, ham, onions, parsley, nutmeg, 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 a 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 for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings.