Best Basil Cheese Triangles Recipes

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BASIL CHEESE TRIANGLES



Basil Cheese Triangles image

These are great little appetizers. You can freeze them, cook cool and bag. To re-heat Just remove from freezer, place on cookie sheet and let defrost. Then warm slowly at 325 frrom5 to 7 minutes..but check them, to not over cook. Points 1.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb feta or 1 lb shredded monterey jack cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease cookie sheet.
  • Crumble Feta cheese into small bowlm mash with fork.
  • Stir in eggs, basil, and white pepper until well mixed.
  • Cut stack of phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2-inch strips.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
  • Place 1 level teaspoon cheese mixture on end of 1 strip, fold phyllo strip end over end, in triangular shape, to opposite end.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining strips and cheese mixture.
  • Brush butter over triangles.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.2, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 164.9, Sodium 1304.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 18.4

BASIL CHEESE TRIANGLES



Basil Cheese Triangles image

Hot tidbits warm up a casual gathering. Make these melt-in-your-mouth appetizers ahead and you'll have more time to enjoy them.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound feta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen phyllo sheets (18x14 inches), thawed
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet. Crumble cheese into small bowl; mash with fork. Stir in eggs, basil and white pepper until well mixed.
  • Cut phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cover with plastic wrap, then with damp towel to keep them from drying out. Place 1 level teaspoon cheese mixture on end of 1 strip. Fold strip over cheese mixture, end over end in triangular shape, to opposite end. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining strips and cheese mixture. Brush triangles lightly with margarine.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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