CHEESE STRAWS IN PESTO

Cheese Straws in Pesto image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

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.