Sausage Potato Turnovers Recipe

Sausage and Potato Filling: Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage and saute until cooked through. Remove from heat and place the cooked sausage in a bowl. Return the skillet to the heat and add another tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and saute about one minute. Then add the potatoes and saute, over medium low heat, until tender (about 10-15 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat, place in the bowl with the cooked sausage, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.

Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll 1/2 pound (225 grams) puff pastry into a rectangle that is slightly larger than 9 x 13.5 inches (23 x 34.5 cm). With a sharp knife or pizza wheel, trim the four edges of the puff pastry. Then, divide the pastry into 6 - 4.5 inch (11 cm) squares. Place the squares of puff pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill (about 15-30 minutes). Repeat with the second 1/2 pound (225 grams) of puff pastry. (Altogether you will have 12 squares of puff pastry.)

Sausage Potato Turnovers: Working with one square of puff pastry at a time, brush the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the pastry. Take one corner of the pastry and fold it diagonally over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal the pastry. Then with a skewer make a decorative edge by pressing the pastry inwards between two fingers (see video). Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the turnovers with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if desired). Cut three small slits in the pastry. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill while you Preheat your oven to 400 degress F (200 degrees C).

Place the turnovers in the oven. Immediately reduce your oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) if using a convection oven. Or reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) if using a regular oven. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Makes 12 Turnovers.

Note: The unbaked turnovers can be frozen. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until frozen. Then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. The turnovers can be baked directly from the freezer. They will take about 5 to 10 minutes longer to bake.