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Greek Cheese Triangles - Tiropitakia
With phyllo sheets, Greek feta cheese, gruyère, and bacon, these cheese triangles are guaranteed to be a hit.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Servings: 35 pieces
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic phyllo sheets
- 1 lb Greek feta cheese I like Vikos and Dodoni.
- 12 oz gruyere cheese grated
- 3.5 oz Philadelphia cheese About half of the classic package
- 3 eggs 2 whole eggs and 1 yolk
- 4 bacon slices cut in small pieces
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds optional
For the egg wash
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon water
You also need
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Mix the 2 eggs, the egg yolk, all cheese, and bacon pieces in a bowl.
- Combine the butter with the oil in a small bowl.
- Lay the phyllo roll on a cutting board and cut off a piece, 2.5 inches wide (6 cm)Keep the remaining phyllo under a damp towel to prevent it from drying.
- Unroll the cut strips. Take two and lay one on top of the other, lightly brushing each one with the butter-oil mixture.
- Put one full teaspoon of cheese filling in one corner and fold the other corner over it to form a triangle.Then fold the triangle over and over to itself to the end of the strip.
- Repeat the same process with the rest of the phyllo.Keep the cheese pies under a damp towel to prevent them from drying.
- Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Arrange the triangles on the baking sheet.Whisk one egg and a teaspoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush cheese triangles with the egg wash and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese pies are golden brown.
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on products used.
- While you are working, keep the remaining phyllo and folded cheese pies under a damp towel to prevent them from drying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
263IU
(5%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.