Chives and Feta Lemon Turnovers

Apple turnovers may be a breakfast classic, but these feta and chive turnovers are about to become your new dinner favorite! Made with flaky puff pastry, these turnovers are light, buttery, and bursting with delicious cheese and herb flavors.

The lemon and chives add a fresh kick that balances perfectly with the warm, creamy feta. Serve them hot, straight from the oven, or prepare them ahead of time (just don't bake them until you're ready!).

Ingredients

Servings: 16

• 2 oz crumbled garlic-and-herb feta cheese
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives
• 2 medium green onions, sliced
• ½ tsp grated lemon peel
• Flour for dusting
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mash the feta cheese with a fork. Stir in the chives, green onions, and lemon peel until well combined.
2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet and sprinkle it lightly with flour. Roll the pastry out into a 12-inch square, then cut it into 16 smaller squares (4 rows by 4 rows).
3. Spoon about 1 rounded teaspoon of the cheese mixture into the center of each square.
4. Moisten the edges of each square with a fingertip dipped in water. Fold the square over the filling to form a triangle, pressing out any air pockets and sealing the edges.
5. Use a fork to crimp the edges of each turnover, sealing them tightly. If necessary, trim the edges to make the turnovers even. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the turnovers are puffed and golden. Remove from the cookie sheet and let them cool on a wire rack for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

If you love this cheesy, herby recipe, you’ll want to try our Oregano Cheese Muffins. And if growing your own herbs sounds like fun, check out our Herb Starter Kit to get started!