Parmesan Cheese Straws

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray a large nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix the cheese, chili powder and cumin.

4. 4

   Place the sheets of phyllo on a work surface and cover them with a damp towel.

5. 5

   Remove the first sheet and place it with short side toward you.

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   Coat with nonstick cooking spray (butter-flavored is nice), then sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of the cheese mixture; fold the phyllo in 1/2 to form a 12 by 8 1/2-inch rectangle.

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   Spray the phyllo again and sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons of the cheese mixture; fold in 1/2 again to form a 6 by 8 1/2-inch rectangle.

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   Spray the phyllo again and sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons of the cheese mixture; fold in 1/2 again to form a 6 by 4 1/4-inch rectangle.

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   Spray again and sprinkle with just a bit of the cheese mixture; with a serrated knife, cut into 8 short strips.

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    Transfer the strips to the baking sheet, placing them about 1/2-inch apart.

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    Repeat the process 2 more times to make 24 cheese straws.

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    Bake until the cheese straws are crisp and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Cool on wire racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.