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Basil Cheese Triangles
Recipe By : Betty Crocker Magazine, November 1997, Page 20 Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Appetizers 1 Point Per Serving
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Pound Shredded Monterey jack cheese 2 eggs -- slightly beaten 1/4 cup basil leaves -- finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 16 ounces phyllo dough -- thawed 1/3 cup butter
Heat oven to 400º F. Grease cookie sheet. Crumble Feta cheese into small bowl; mash with fork. Stir in eggs, basil, and white pepper until well mixed. Cut stack of phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cover with plastic wrap, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out. Place 1 level teaspoon cheese mixture on end of 1 strip; fold phyllo strip end over end, in triangular shape, to opposite end. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining strips and cheese mixture. Brush butter over triangles. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve warm.
Description: "1 Point Per Serving" Source: "Shared by: Doug" Yield: "6 dozen"
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Per serving: 52 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (75% calories from fat); 2g Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 13mg Cholesterol; 74mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates