POPPY SEED SQUARES

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When I came across the recipe for this unique appetizer, I knew I just had to try it. Although I prepare these squares regularly, no one tires of them.-Jo Baden, Independence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery or mushroom soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
CRUST:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; breakinto crumbles. Add the soup, horseradish, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half. Roll out 1 portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle; transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Spoon meat mixture over crust. Roll out the remaining dough into 15x10-in. rectangle; place over filling. Bake at 425° until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.