Best Creamy Phyllo Cheese Straws In Pesto Recipes

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CHEESE STRAWS IN PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 37m

Yield 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Salt
1 16-ounce package frozen phyllo dough (about 40 sheets), thawed
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
Store-bought pesto, for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the cream cheese, parmesan, egg and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon into a resealable bag; snip off the corner to make a 1/4-inch-diameter opening.
  • Unfold the stack of phyllo sheets on a clean surface. Working quickly to keep the dough from drying out, brush the top sheet all over with melted butter, then pipe the cheese filling along the long edge of the dough to within 1/2 inch of the ends. Fold the ends over the filling, then roll up the dough to make a straw. Place on a baking sheet; repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and cheese mixture. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the cheese straws with pesto.

PHYLLO CHEESE STRAWS WITH PESTO



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Make and share this Phyllo Cheese Straws With Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 20 straws

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese with vegetables, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) box phyllo dough, thawed
8 tablespoons butter, melted
store-bought basil pesto, for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, lightly beaten egg, parmesan, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into a plastic zip-top bag. Set aside. To use as a pastry bag, cut corner off bag to make a 1/4-inch diameter opening.
  • Lay out thawed phyllo dough.
  • Working quickly to keep dough from drying out: brush top sheet with melted butter, pipe cheese filling along long edge of phyllo 1/2-inch from each end. Fold over ends to seal in filling and roll up straw. Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Makes 20 straws.
  • Serve warm with pesto for dipping.

PESTO TWISTS



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Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the grocery store to fill these easy appetizers. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°., Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square. Spread pesto onto 1 pastry sheet to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining pastry, pressing lightly. Cut into twelve 1-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 4 times. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing down ends., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PESTO AND CHEESE PASTRIES



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Basil     Swiss Cheese     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup purchased pesto
6 7x3 1/2-inch Swiss cheese slices
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and damp towel.) Brush phyllo lightly with butter. Top with second phyllo sheet. Brush lightly with butter. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto in 4x8-inch rectangle along 1 short side of phyllo sheet, 1 inch in from edge. Place 1 cheese slice atop pesto. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Fold in long sides, then, beginning at cheese end, roll up phyllo jelly roll style. Place seam side down on cookie sheet. Lightly brush top with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, pesto and cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Slice rolls into 1-inch lengths. Arrange decoratively on platter. Garnish rolls with fresh basil sprigs if desired and serve immediately.

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