PICANTE SAUCE GOES ITALIAN!

This week I received a package from Foodbuzz and Pace.  Inside I found 2 jars of Pace Picante Sauce.  So what do I do?  I come up with a new recipe using this very versatile sauce but I didn't want to go the traditional route by making something Mexican.  Instead I went Italian and am calling my newest dish.

Meaty Italian Turnovers

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1 sheet puff pastry
5 slices of cheese (cheddar)
sour cream
1/4 cup Pace Picante Sauce


Brown both meats, allow to cool then add Picante Sauce.  Set aside.


Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.  Thaw 1 sheet of puff pastry (about 40 minutes on the counter).  Slice into 9 equal squares.  This is easy to do since the sheet is folded into 1/3s.  Simply cut at the folds and then slice each into 1/3s.  On a sheet of waxed paper/foil/parchment paper (your choice) sprinkle about 1/4 cup flour.  Spread over paper.  Dust rolling pin with flour.  Roll each to about twice their original size.  Fill each with meat mixture allowing room to fold over.  Place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or foil.  Bake 20 minutes or until slightly browned.  Cover with 1/2 slice of cheddar cheese.  To serve, top with sour cream and a drizzle of Pace Picante Sauce.