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ASPARAGUS CHEESE TRIANGLES



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"I came up with this take-off on Greek spanakopita (spinach pie) when I had an overabundance of asparagus and a package of phyllo dough," says Colette Gerow of Raytown, Missouri. "Sometimes I add leftover chopped chicken and cut into larger triangles for meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
9 tablespoons butter, melted
30 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheeses, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper., Brush a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo sheets; trim short side to fit pan. Cover dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth while assembling. Place two sheets of phyllo in pan; brush with butter. Repeat eight times. Spread with asparagus mixture. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 24 pieces; cut each piece in half diagonally. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASPARAGUS CHEESE TRIANGLES



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This is a spin-off of Greek spanakopita (spinach pie). You can also add leftover chopped chicken and cut into larger triangles for a meal.

Provided by singinfishlady

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups water
2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed & chopped
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
9 tablespoons butter, melted
30 sheets phyllo dough (14-inch x 9-inch)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheeses, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Brush a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo sheets; trim short side to fit pan. Cover dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth while assembling. Place two sheets of phyllo in pan; brush with butter. Repeat eight times. Spread with asparagus mixture. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  • Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 24 pieces; cut each piece in half diagonally.
  • Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 119.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.9

ASPARAGUS CHEESE TRIANGLES RECIPE



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How to make Asparagus Cheese Triangles Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
2 quarts water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
9 tablespoons butter, melted
30 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheeses, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Brush a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo sheets; trim short side to fit pan. Cover dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth while assembling. Place two sheets of phyllo in pan; brush with butter. Repeat eight times. Spread with asparagus mixture. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  • Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 24 pieces; cut each piece in half diagonally. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.

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