Just because an appetizer is generally something that can easily be consumed in one or two bites, it does not mean it should be lacking in flavor.
It is quite the opposite, actually.
Appetizers are known for being a big punch of flavor packaged in a small bite.
These are the way to quickly impress your guests with your cooking skills instead of just serving store bought appetizers.
With quick and easy appetizer recipes, you can make something a lot better than what you can buy in the store.
This will leave you with a sense of pride for what you have chosen to serve to your guests.
Spinach And Feta Triangles These are small bites filled with loads of flavor.
Coincidentally, these also can be made with little fuss which is every cook's dream.
This recipe makes 48 triangles and can be made ahead of time by transferring filling to an airtight container.
The filling can be kept for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
This recipe features phyllo dough which is unleavened flour dough that is cut into paper-thin sheets.
Phyllo dough is used for making different types of pastries and savory dishes.
It is so popular since you can fill it with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, chicken, vegetables, meat, nuts, potatoes, feta cheese, and spinach.
This dough also can be served with syrup, honey and covered in powdered sugar.
What You Need:
In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot butter until onion is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in spinach, feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, dill and lemon peel.
Set filling aside.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Brush as 13 x 9 baking pan with some of the 2/4 cup melted butter.
Unfold phyllo dough.
Keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap, removing sheets, as you need them.
Layer 12 of the phyllo sheets in the baking pan, generously brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer.
Carefully spread filling evenly over phyllo in pan.
Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top of filling, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer.
Drizzle top phyllo sheet with remaining butter.
Using a sharp knife, cut through the layers to make 24 squares.
Diagonally cut each square in half to make triangle-shape pieces.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
Recut triangles, if needed.
Serve warm.
It is quite the opposite, actually.
Appetizers are known for being a big punch of flavor packaged in a small bite.
These are the way to quickly impress your guests with your cooking skills instead of just serving store bought appetizers.
With quick and easy appetizer recipes, you can make something a lot better than what you can buy in the store.
This will leave you with a sense of pride for what you have chosen to serve to your guests.
Spinach And Feta Triangles These are small bites filled with loads of flavor.
Coincidentally, these also can be made with little fuss which is every cook's dream.
This recipe makes 48 triangles and can be made ahead of time by transferring filling to an airtight container.
The filling can be kept for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
This recipe features phyllo dough which is unleavened flour dough that is cut into paper-thin sheets.
Phyllo dough is used for making different types of pastries and savory dishes.
It is so popular since you can fill it with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, chicken, vegetables, meat, nuts, potatoes, feta cheese, and spinach.
This dough also can be served with syrup, honey and covered in powdered sugar.
What You Need:
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- ½ of a 1-pound package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot butter until onion is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in spinach, feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, dill and lemon peel.
Set filling aside.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Brush as 13 x 9 baking pan with some of the 2/4 cup melted butter.
Unfold phyllo dough.
Keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap, removing sheets, as you need them.
Layer 12 of the phyllo sheets in the baking pan, generously brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer.
Carefully spread filling evenly over phyllo in pan.
Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top of filling, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer.
Drizzle top phyllo sheet with remaining butter.
Using a sharp knife, cut through the layers to make 24 squares.
Diagonally cut each square in half to make triangle-shape pieces.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
Recut triangles, if needed.
Serve warm.
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