Pear, Onion, and Dry Jack Cheese Strudels

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   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.

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   Add onion and saute until brown, about 7 minutes.

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   Add pear and saute 3 minutes.

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   Transfer pear mixture to medium bowl.

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   Cool slightly.

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   Stir in cheese, mustard and salt.

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   Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat.

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   Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface.

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   (Cover remaining phyllo with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel.)

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    Brush with melted butter.

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    Top with second phyllo sheet.

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    Brush with melted butter.

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    Arrange half of pear mixture in log along 1 short end of phyllo, leaving 1-inch border at each end of pear mixture.

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    Fold in sides and roll up tightly into log.

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    Brush all over with butter.

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    Transfer to large baking sheet.

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    Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, and pear mixture.

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    (Strudels can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Cover and refrigerate.)

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    Preheat oven to 375F.

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    Bake strudels until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

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    Cool 5 minutes.

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    Transfer 1 strudel to cutting board.

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    Cut on diagonal into 12 pieces.

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    Repeat with remaining strudel.

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    Transfer to platter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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