Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites Food

CHEESY SESAME PHYLLO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and top with a second sheet of phyllo, pressing gently to adhere. Brush with butter and top with another sheet, pressing gently again; brush with egg white. Sprinkle half of sesame seeds and half of paprika over phyllo; season with salt and pepper. Scatter half of Gruyère over top. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut phyllo into 2" squares. Bake crackers until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, egg white, sesame seeds, paprika, Gruyère, and more salt and pepper, building on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Do Ahead:
• Crackers can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

CHEESY PHYLLO CUPS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 375 degrees F. Toss the squash with the melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; spread in a single layer on the hot baking sheet. Roast until just tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the shallot and roast until softened, about 5 minutes. Let the squash cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, place the phyllo shells on another baking sheet. Bake until crisp, about 5 minutes. Mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a medium bowl.
• Fill each phyllo shell with a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture. Top with a few cubes roasted squash and sprinkle with the smoked cheddar and thyme. Return to the oven and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PHYLLO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until onion is translucent and mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add steak, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce; cook for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and parsley together in a large bowl. Add cooked steak and vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Spoon mixture into the phyllo shells and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is brown, about 5 minutes.

GOAT CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION PHYLLO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium pan, heat oil or butter over medium heat and add onions. Cook till onions are browned and caramelized.
• Fill the phyllo cups about 1/3 of the way with the caramelized onions, top with the goat cheese and if you'd like a sprinkle of cheddar.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F
• Combine cauliflower, cheese, bacon and chives in large bowl.
• Whisk eggs and pepper until blended. Add to cauliflower mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 24 mini muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray; gently press down tops with back of spoon.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool 5 min. before removing from pan.
• Serve with dressing.