Ninis Phyllo Cheese Squares Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Finely crumble the goat cheese with a fork in a medium bowl, then stir in the ricotta. Brush a 12-cup muffin pan with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter; set aside 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl for step 3.
• Use the remaining 6 tablespoons butter for the phyllo sheets: Brush the top of a phyllo sheet all over with butter, then stack 3 more sheets on top, brushing each with butter. Cut the stack in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thirds to make 6 squares. Press each square into a muffin cup. Repeat with the remaining 4 phyllo sheets and melted butter.
• Divide the cheese mixture among the phyllo-lined muffin cups, pressing with a spoon to flatten the filling into the cups. Fold in the phyllo to cover the filling, leaving a little hole in the center to vent steam. Brush the tops of the dough with the reserved 1 tablespoon melted butter. Put the pan on the oven floor and bake until the phyllo purses are dark golden brown on the bottom, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375˚ F; move the muffin pan to the middle oven rack and continue baking until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp on top, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the sugar, water, cardamom and orange zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, occasionally pressing on the cardamom pods with a spoon, until syrupy, about 8 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a liquid measuring cup. Stir in the orange juice.
• Remove the phyllo purses to a platter as soon as they come out of the oven. Spoon about half of the syrup on top. Let sit for a few minutes to soak in the syrup, then top with the pistachios. Drizzle with more syrup and serve warm.

Steps:

• Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, 2 eggs, parsley flakes and salt; spread over phyllo dough. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, milk and remaining eggs until blended; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
• Beginning with the cheese, layer the first five ingredients in the order listed.
• Pour the beaten eggs over the layered mixture and sprinkle with garlic salt.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes (until just set and the edges are lightly brown).
• Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
• To re-heat any leftovers, wrap lightly with a damp paper towel and microwave for 5-10 seconds.

Steps:

• Sprinkle chiles and cheese in the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan.
• Combine biscuit baking mix, cream or milk, eggs, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
• Beat until thoroughly blended.
• Pour over chili-cheese mixture.
• Bake in a 375º for 30 minutes or until puffed, golden, and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with olive slices, if you wish.
• To freeze ahead: Freeze squares in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Transfer to a plastic bag when frozen.
• To reheat: arrange squares in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake at 350º for 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spread green chilis (and jalapenos, if using) in bottom of pan.
• Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
• Sprinkle cheese over green chili peppers.
• Pour beaten eggs over all.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until firm in the center.
• Cool.
• Cut into 1-inch squares and serve hot or at room temperature.
• ***These freeze beautifully.
• To serve, thaw, microwave on defrost until warm.
• Cool.
• Cut into squares and serve.

Steps:

• whip cream cheese until smooth.
• add in spinach, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• put 2 tbsp of butter in a 1/2 sheet pan.
• Unroll the phyllo dough and put half on the bottom of the pan.
• Spread the filling in an even layer and top with the other half of the phyllo dough. Cut into 24 squares and pour butter all over the top.
• Make a egg and milk mixture and pour over the butter and place in the oven at 350 for 25 mins or until lighty browned.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Position rack in center of oven Brush two sheets of phyllo pastry with the melted butter.
• Top each with another sheet of phyllo, brush with butter.
• Cut each stack in half crosswise to form four squares.
• Place frozen cheesecake in center of each square.
• Top cheesecake with 1 tbsp raspberry jam.
• Wrap phyllo around cheesecake, pinching together to form a purse.
• Brush with butter.
• Bake 400 degree oven for 10- 12 minutes.
• In pan stir together orange juice and remaining jam.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook 3- 5 minutes.
• Serve sauce overtop of warm cheesecake.

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.

Steps:

• 350º.
• 9"x13" pan.
• Spray pan with Pam. Layer 1/2 cheddar cheese 1/2 green chilies, all the Monterey Jack, remaining 1/2 green chilies, remaining 1/2 cheddar cheese. Beat eggs with milk and flour. Pour over cheese mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and bake for 45 minutes. Cut into squares.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Wash spinach, leaving some water clinging to leaves. Cook in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze spinach to release as much liquid as possible. Finely chop, and transfer to a bowl. (You'll have 1/2 cup packed.) Add ricotta and feta. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 egg.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat; let solids sink to bottom. Skim foam. Carefully pour off clarified butter, discarding solids. Brush baking sheet with clarified butter.
• Cover phyllo with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel to keep it from drying out as you work. Remove 3 phyllo sheets, and layer on baking sheet, brushing each with clarified butter before topping with another sheet. Repeat brushing and layering with remaining 3 phyllo sheets to form a second stack on a work surface; cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel to keep from drying out.
• Place 6 evenly spaced dollops of spinach filling onto first phyllo stack, leaving a 2-inch border around each dollop. Make a well in the center of each filling mound. Crack 1 egg, and separate, reserving white. Carefully tip egg yolk into well of 1 filling mound. Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Whisk reserved egg whites and brush onto phyllo between mounds. Top with remaining phyllo stack. Press between filling mounds to seal. Using a pastry wheel, cut around filling mounds to form six 5 1/2-inch squares. Bake until phyllo is golden but yolks are still runny, 6 to 7 minutes. (Centers should still be soft when touched with the tip of your finger.) Serve immediately.