Spinach Empandadas

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 to 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings)
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 c. cottage cheese
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 egg, beaten