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Greek Spinach Triangles

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This Greek appetizer features Butter; or margarine*, Phyllo pastry, Eggs; beaten, Onion; finely chopped, Cream cheese; cut in chunks. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 50
Calories: 1382.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Greek appetizer features Butter; or margarine*, Phyllo pastry, Eggs; beaten, Onion; finely chopped, Cream cheese; cut in chunks. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter; or margarine*
  • 1 package Phyllo pastry
  • 2 Eggs; beaten
  • 1 Onion; finely chopped
  • 8 ounce Cream cheese; cut in chunks
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 pound Feta cheese
  • 20 ounce Frozen chopped spinach
Directions
  1. 1
    To cut you may use butter-flavored cooking spray in place of the butter.
  2. 2
    Cook spinach according to directions and drain well.
  3. 3
    Mix all ingredients except butter and pastry.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate mixture at least 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Open package of dough and cut a strip 2" wide, cutting through all layers.
  6. 6
    Cover remaining dough with a damp cloth to keep from cracking.
  7. 7
    Separate dough so that you have 2 sheets for each triangle.
  8. 8
    Brush the dough with melted butter and put 1 rounded teaspoon spinach mixture at the top of the strip.
  9. 9
    Fold pastry over like folding a flag.
  10. 10
    Place on well-buttered baking sheet and brush top with butter.
  11. 11
    Bake at 375 deg.
  12. 12
    for 20 min.
  13. 13
    Serve warm.
  14. 14
    To freeze the triangles before cooking, butter both sides of triangle and wrap well.
  15. 15
    Bake when needed

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1382.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 125.3g193%
Saturated Fat 63.6g318%
Cholesterol 209.8mg70%
Sodium 2358.5mg99%
Total Carbohydrate 36.2g13%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 8.4g
Protein 36.2g73%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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