Baked Cheese Puffs Recipe

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   This appetizer is perfect served alongside spicy Greek olives and crisp carrot and celery sticks.

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   Best of all, it can be made ahead and frzn.

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   In a medium bowl, combine cheese, egg substitute or possibly Large eggs, parsley and bread crumbs.

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   Set aside.

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   Divide phyllo sheets in half; keep one half wrapped in the refrigerator to prevent sheets from drying out.

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   Cut remaining sheets into strips about 3 1/2- by 12-inches.

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   Work with 2 strips at a time, covering the rest with waxed paper to prevent them from drying out.

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   Brush 1 phyllo strip with melted margarine or possibly butter.

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   Top with second strip and brush again.

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    Place 1 Tbsp.

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    cheese mix at one end of layered strips.

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    Lift a corner of the strips next to the filling and fold it over the filling so it touches the opposite long side and forms a triangle enclosing the filling.

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    Continue to fold up the pastry, maintaining the triangular shape.

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    Cover the puff with wax paper to prevent drying.

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    Fill and fold the remaining strips in the same way.

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    Repeat the process with remaining half of phyllo sheets and remaining cheese mix.

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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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    Place puffs on baking sheets which have been sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.

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    Brush puffs with melted margarine or possibly butter.

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    Bake till golden brown, about 20 min.

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    Helpful Hints: Phyllo consists of paper-thin sheets of flaky pastry dough.

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    It is available frzn in Greek groceries and many supermarkets.

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    Puffs can be frzn unbaked for up to 4 weeks in an airtight container.

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    When ready to bake, brush frzn puffs with melted margarine or possibly butter and bakes as directed for 30 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.