Spinach and Cheese Empanadas

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 5 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained and crumbled (drippings reserved)
• 1 cup cottage cheese, farmer's cheese, or ricotta cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach leaves, washed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten