Ninis Phyllo Cheese Squares Recipes

SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES

Steps:

• Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a bowl, combine, spinach, cheeses, 2 eggs, parsley, and salt. Spread over phyllo. Top with remaining phyllo, again spraying each sheet.
• Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Beat egg whites, 2 eggs, and milk; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES

Steps:

• whip cream cheese until smooth.
• add in spinach, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• put 2 tbsp of butter in a 1/2 sheet pan.
• Unroll the phyllo dough and put half on the bottom of the pan.
• Spread the filling in an even layer and top with the other half of the phyllo dough. Cut into 24 squares and pour butter all over the top.
• Make a egg and milk mixture and pour over the butter and place in the oven at 350 for 25 mins or until lighty browned.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE FILO SQUARE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• Put the bacon in a small skillet and cook until crisp; drain.
• Put the brown sugar, red onions and 4 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the onions are tender, 6 to 8 minutes, then add the fig jam and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar. Continue cooking until the onions are caramelized, another 15 minutes. Remove from the stove and set aside.
• Put 2 sheets of the filo dough on the prepared baking sheet; brush with melted butter. Add 2 more sheets; brush again with butter. Repeat until you have done this 4 times. Then sprinkle with the goat cheese, spread with the caramelized onions and sprinkle the bacon on top. Repeat with filo as for the bottom layers (4 layers of filo, 2 sheets per layer).
• Cut into squares and bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour the remaining 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar and the bourbon into a saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk in the cayenne.
• Serve two filo squares to a plate, drizzle with balsamic sauce and enjoy.