Best Savory Cheese Triangles Recipes

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SAUSAGE SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES



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These Jimmy Dean® sausage spanakopita triangles are a fun and unique twist on the traditional Mediterranean appetizer. Filled with savory sausage, spinach, and cheese and then wrapped in phyllo dough, they make a great finger food or snack!

Provided by Wanderzest

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Sausage
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking apart the sausage until cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add spinach, green onions, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until the spinach is thawed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Unwrap the phyllo dough and cover with a towel to keep it from drying out.
  • Working with one sheet at a time, brush 1/2 of the sheet with melted butter. Fold it in half lengthwise. Place a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of filling in the top-left corner. Fold the bottom-left corner over into a triangle shape. Continue folding edge over edge until you reach the end of the dough and a triangle shape is formed. Place the triangle on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Brush all the triangles with melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TIROPITAS: PHYLLO CHEESE TRIANGLES



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Tiropitas are delicious packets of crisp phyllo pastry wrapped around a savory cheese filling. Enjoy this Greek classic at your next gathering.

Provided by Lynn Livanos Athan

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces feta cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese, optional
8 ounces ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pound phyllo pastry sheets
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 487 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 24 pastries, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEESE FILLED TRIANGLES



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The only tricky part of this recipe is working with phyllo, and once you get the hang of it, it's fun. Sometimes you get a bad batch of phyllo that rips and tears easily, so I always buy an extra just in case. I have frozen these before baking. Just add a few minutes to cooking time when you cook them in a frozen state. I have also doubled this recipe for large parties.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach and salt. Stir in feta cheese, cottage cheese and egg. Cook and stir until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Unroll phyllo dough sheets one at a time on a flat surface. Brush with unsalted butter. Cut into strips approximately 5 inches wide. Place 1 tablespoon of the onion, spinach and feta mixture at one end of each dough strip. Fold the end of the strip over the filling so that it forms a triangle. Continue folding the strip in triangles until a small, triangular stuffed pastry remains. Brush with unsalted butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.
  • Arrange stuffed triangles on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

RICOTTA SAUSAGE TRIANGLES



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Savory pockets filled with cheese, sausage and seasonings...what's not to like? This recipe makes a lot so it's ideal for parties or potlucks. If you don't need the entire amount, they do freeze well. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1 large egg
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
96 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
Warm marinara sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir into cheese mixture., Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short end facing you; spray with cooking spray. Top with a second sheet of phyllo; spray again with cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Cut layered sheets into three 14x3-in. strips., Place a rounded teaspoonful of filling on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then fold triangle over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of the strip., Spritz end of dough with spray and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and spritz top with spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm and, if desired, with marinara sauce. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked triangles in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, bake triangles as directed, increasing time as necessary until golden and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRY TRIANGLES



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To die for delicious. Fairly quick appetizer and guests can't get enough. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Easy to adjust for large or small groups. Don't skip the onions!

Provided by Scarlett

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 sweet onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 firm pears, peeled, quartered, and sliced
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir the onions into the butter, and cook until the onions have softened and caramelized to a deep, golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir frequently as the onions cook to keep them from burning. Once done, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut each sheet of puff pastry into 9 squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to yield 36 triangles. Place the triangles onto the prepared baking sheets, and top with the caramelized onions, pears, and 1 teaspoon of blue cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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