Tuna Turnovers

pattikay in L.A.'s Note:

This is one of those recipes that is so beat up that it fell out of the book - The More with Less Cookbook by Doris Janzen Longacre. I learned a lot from this cookbook when I was a newlywed and new mother figuring out how to plan meals. These are great if you make your own biscuit dough but they're super easy if you use the refrigerated kind!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna , drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄3; cup chopped celery
• mayonnaise (enough to moisten)
• 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish (not in orginal recipe, but that's how we like it)
• 1 teaspoon chives (or onion, finely chopped, I never add this actually, but if you love onions, go for it!)
• biscuit dough (homemade or refrigerated)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except biscuit dough.
2. Prepare biscuit dough - or open the tube :).
3. If homemade dough, roll out to 1/8-to 1/4 inch thickness. If premade biscuit dough, flatten out each biscuit a bit - I divide them in half if they're the big fat type.
4. Cut into 4-inch squares or rounds.
5. Place about 2 1/2 T filling onto each dough piece, fold over and pinch to seal.
6. I don't bother sealing these all the way - just roll them up and pinch closed across the top. Some of the filling may sneak out the ends, but I prefer them this way.
7. Bake 15 minutes in a 400 degree oven.
8. To freeze: Bake as directed and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag. Seal, pushing out as much air as possible. Label and freeze.
9. To serve: Allow to thaw in fridge or microwave. Good warm or cold.

Reviews

[Aunt Cookie]

We liked this a lot, and it was super-quick to make. Thanks for posting! This made good leftovers, too, by the way.

[Chris248]

This has been a staple recipe at my house since i discovered it on RecipeZaar three years ago. I usually leave out the pickle relish. Instead, I add about a quarter tsp. of dijon mustanrd to the mayonnaise, and use green onions (whites and a little green part) in the mix. My DSs love it!

[jennifermarie]

quick and good! though mine didn't look as pretty as the pics. i used pillsbury flaky biscuit for the biscuits