Recipe: Basil Cheese Triangles

Basil Cheese Triangles

1 lb. feta cheese
2 eggs slightly beaten
1/4 C. fresh basil chopped
1/4 C. chopped roasted pepper
1 package phyllo sheets
1/3 C. melted butter

Crumple feta cheese into a small bowl. Stir in eggs, basil, roasted pepper.

Cut phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2 inch strips. Cover with a damp towel to keep from drying out. Place 1 t. of filling on end of 1 strip. Fold strip over cheese mixture, end over end into triangular shape. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with melted butter.

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Makes 72 appetizers

Note: You can do these ahead. Cover and refrigerate the triangles up to 12 hours or freeze tightly covered up to 30 days. If baking frozen increase baking time by 5 minutes.