Grecian Cheese Points
Greek foods suit the tastes of Sunset reader Nancee Melin. And she uses a Greek touch with filo to make these often-requested cheese-filled triangles.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Mix neufchâtel, feta, gruyère, egg, and parsley.
Step 2
2
Stack filo sheets neatly. From a narrow side, cut filo stack into 3 equal strips. Lift 1 strip from stack and lay flat; cover remaining pieces with plastic wrap to prevent drying. Mist the single strip lightly with cooking oil spray.
Step 3
3
Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on one end of strip. Bring a corner end of filo strip over filling to meet opposite edge of filo, forming a triangle, then continue to fold as a triangle (like a flag) until the whole strip is wrapped around filling. As shaped, keep filled triangles covered with plastic wrap. Repeat to use remaining cheese and filo.
Step 4
4
Place triangles, loose ends beneath, well apart on a nonstick baking sheet. Mist triangles lightly with cooking oil spray. If making ahead, freeze solid, then package airtight.
Step 5
5
Bake in a 375° oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes (20 minutes, if frozen). Serve hot or warm.
Step 6
6
Nutritional analysis per piece.
Ingredients
3 ounces neufchâtel (light cream) or cream cheese
1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled tomato-basil flavor or plain feta cheese
1 cup shredded (3 to 4 oz.) gruyère cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
6 filo dough sheets (12 by 17 in.)
Butter-flavored cooking oil spray
Directions
Step 1
1
Mix neufchâtel, feta, gruyère, egg, and parsley.
Step 2
2
Stack filo sheets neatly. From a narrow side, cut filo stack into 3 equal strips. Lift 1 strip from stack and lay flat; cover remaining pieces with plastic wrap to prevent drying. Mist the single strip lightly with cooking oil spray.
Step 3
3
Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on one end of strip. Bring a corner end of filo strip over filling to meet opposite edge of filo, forming a triangle, then continue to fold as a triangle (like a flag) until the whole strip is wrapped around filling. As shaped, keep filled triangles covered with plastic wrap. Repeat to use remaining cheese and filo.
Step 4
4
Place triangles, loose ends beneath, well apart on a nonstick baking sheet. Mist triangles lightly with cooking oil spray. If making ahead, freeze solid, then package airtight.
Step 5
5
Bake in a 375° oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes (20 minutes, if frozen). Serve hot or warm.
Step 6
6
Nutritional analysis per piece.
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