Mushroom and Bacon Mini Pocket Pies

  • 16

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

Preparation

Step 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.

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.

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.

On floured surface, knead dough 10 times. Roll dough until 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 16 rounds with floured 4- inch round cutter.

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.