MEDITERRANEAN PHILO POCKETS WITH SPICY APRICOT DIP

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Here is something very unique and unusual... This Recipe is the " Creation " of Brandi Kirkpatrick and Fireman Bob Cooney It is... " Mediterranean Philo Pockets with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce " by Brandi Kirkpatrick and Fireman Bob Cooney One day, Brandie and I were joking around, we talked about " joining " forces and creating a Unique dish! Well, I am here to say... The " joking and kidding " has produced something very special. We hope that you all enjoy! Sincerely, Brandi Kirkpatrick and Fireman Bob Cooney

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cup(s) chopped cooked and seasoned chicken
12 - baby bella fresh mushrooms, chopped
4 - green onions, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried sage - chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme - chopped
1/2 cup(s) golden raisins, chopped
8 ounce(s) cream cheese - room temp
8 ounce(s) feta cheese - crumbled
1 stick(s) butter
1 package(s) frozen philo dough, thawed
- spicy apricot dipping sauce
1 cup(s) apricot jam
2 teaspoon(s) grated horseradish or to taste
4 teaspoon(s) lime juice
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
- kosher salt to tatse

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter. Add green onions, raisins, chicken and spices. Heat through. Let cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine mushroom-chicken mixture with cream cheese and Feta. Gently fold together until well combined. Set aside. Carefully work with the Philo dough, you will need to have a damp paper towel or cloth to keep the dough you are not working with from drying out.
  • Melt butter, Cut Philo dough into 2-1/2 inch strips, Take 2 thin sheets and brush with butter. Place one hearty teaspoon scoop of chicken-mushroom mixture onto the end of the buttered strip. Carefully, fold dough in a triangle pattern, like folding a flag. Place on a cookie sheet. Repeat until the cookie sheet is full. Coat triangles with butter and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce Combine all ingredients and mix, You can service this dipping sauce heated or chilled. Brandi and I hope You Enjoy!!!

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