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Cheese Triangles 'Tiropites'

Ingredients:Cheese Triangles 'Tiropites'
Filling:
125g Feta Cheese
60g Tasty Cheddar Cheese (grated)
2 Eggs (beaten lightly)
2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
¼ tsp Nutmeg
Pepper

Case:
500g Filo Pastry (room temp.)
¾ cup melted butter

Note: Preheat oven to 180°C

Method:
Prepare Filling:

  1. Finely crumble feta into a bowl, add grated cheese and mix.
  2. Stir in eggs, parsley, nutmeg and pepper to taste.

Shape Triangles:

  1. Cut each filo pastry sheet into four, stack and cover under a tea towel.
  2. Lay filo strip out and brush lightly with melted butter.
  3. Place a teaspoon of  filling on one corner
  4. Fold corner over to make a triangle shape and continue to fold in triangles until the end of the strip.
  5. Place seem side down on baking tray and brush with melted butter.
  6. Cook in a moderate oven 180°C for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  • May be served hot or cold
  • May be frozen until cooking is required.
  • Variation use ½ cup of Spinach in the filling