Cheese Filled Triangles Recipe
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Cheese Filled Triangles

By: Kathleen  
"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."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 36 pastries
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 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.
  4. Arrange stuffed triangles on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 123 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Jeannette 
Delicous and easy, but time consuming. Made the following changes - reduced salt to 1/2... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2004 by Nikki 
These were really good but I altered the recipe a bit. I added a clove of garlic, substituted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by ERINPT 
This recipe took some time, but was fun to make. I had never used Phyllo dough and a friend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by ANNE LAMBORN 
This is an easy and delicious recipe! I found the blend of the spinach and other filling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SEIFERTKE 
This was the first time I used phyllo dough, what an experience. I changed some things from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SAUTEFLAMBE 
These are terrific for both fancy and casual events. They're a bit time-consuming to make,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ALISSAKS 
These tasted great but definitely were time consuming. I made them for a baby shower and wish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2003 by JMARIE820 
This recipe is a great appetizer! It can be used for formal dinner parties or everyday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LAURA4288 
It took me a little longer to do this than the stated prep time. These were really good and I... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by KERLOV 
These were even better than I thought they would be. Made a bunch for Christmas and froze... MORE

 
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