Spinach and Feta Appetizers

Crisp, mini phyllo pastry packets filled with feta and mozzarella cheeses and spinach.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Wisconsin Feta cheese
1 cup finely chopped spinach
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Wisconsin Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine Feta cheese, spinach, Mozzarella cheese, parsley, scallions and seasonings; mix lightly.
2. For each appetizer, fold each phyllo sheet in half vertically. Place 2 heaping tablespoons Feta cheese mixture at base of dough. Fold into triangle shape like a flag. Brush with butter.
3. Place on cookie sheet; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.