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Kasseri, Tomato And Basil Cresents (Kasseropi)

Kasseri, Tomato and Basil Cresents (Kasseropi recipe image
This Greek appetizer features Warm water 1 lb Kasseri cheese, Olive oil -- coarsely grated, Red wine vinegar 2 lg Tomatoes; chopped, c Chopped fresh basil, Salt Paprika. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. 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: 8
Calories: 790.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Greek appetizer features Warm water 1 lb Kasseri cheese, Olive oil -- coarsely grated, Red wine vinegar 2 lg Tomatoes; chopped, c Chopped fresh basil, Salt Paprika. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. 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
  • 1/2 cups Warm water
  • 1 lbs Kasseri cheese
  • 1/4 cups Olive oil -- coarsely grated
  • 1/4 cups Red wine vinegar 2 lg Tomatoes; chopped
  • 1 Egg /4 c Chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoons Salt Paprika
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour; (sifted)
Directions
  1. 1
    Blend water, oil, vinegar, egg and salt in large bowl.
  2. 2
    Gradually stir in enough flour so dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
  3. 3
    Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Shape dough into round.
  5. 5
    Grease bowl.
  6. 6
    Add dough, turning to coat surface.
  7. 7
    Cover with damp towel and let stand in warm draft-free area 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Preheat oven to 350F (177&# 194;°C).
  9. 9
    Grease baking sheets.
  10. 10
    Combine cheese, tomatoes and basil in bowl.
  11. 11
    Divide dough into 8 pieces.
  12. 12
    Shape each into smooth round.
  13. 13
    Roll each out on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/4 to 1/8 inch.
  14. 14
    Spoon some of cheese mixture down center of each round.
  15. 15
    Fold one side over filling; press edges to seal.
  16. 16
    Arrange cresents on prepared sheets.
  17. 17
    Sprinkle with paprika.
  18. 18
    Bake until cheese has melted and pastry is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  19. 19
    Serve hot.
  20. 20
    Mintzias

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 790.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8g26%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4879.1mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 136.9g46%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 18.0g36%

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

Keywords: allpurpose, appetizer, baking, basil, cheese, chopped, coarsely, cresents, flour, fresh, grated, greek, kasseri, kasseropi, oil, olive, paprika, red, salt, sifted
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