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Phyllo Cheese Triangles (makes 5 dozen)
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Muenster cheese 1 cup (4 oz) shredded extra sharp Cheddar 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 large egg, lightly beaten Dash of ground red pepper 1/2 (16 oz) pkg frozen phyllo, thawed 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
Combine first 5 ingredients; set aside. Unfold phyllo, & cover with a slightly damp towel to prevent drying out. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a flat surface; brush with butter. Cut lengthwise into 1 1/2" strips. Place about 1/2 tsp cheese mixture at base of each strip; fold the right bottom corner over to form a triangle. Continue folding back & forth into a triangle, gently pressing corners together. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo sheets, butter & cheese mixture. Brush triangles with remaining butter & place seam side down on baking sheets; freeze until firm. Place in an airtight container; label & return to freezer . To serve, place frozen triangles on a baking sheet & bake in a preheated 400 oven for 20 minutes. |
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