CHEESE BOEREG

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The rich-tasting filling of this appetizer is made with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked between buttery layered dough.-Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella or Muenster cheese
10 sheets phyllo dough (18x14 inches)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, ricotta and parsley. Stir in mozzarella cheese; set aside. , Unroll phyllo dough; cut the stack of sheets in half widthwise. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush with butter. Repeat nine times (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out)., Spread cheese mixture evenly over top. Layer with remaining dough, brushing butter on every other sheet. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into triangles or squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.