This is one of those handy recipes that makes a fast yet elegant party pleaser. Serve alongside a cheese and olive assortment for an appetizer plate.
Ingredients
6 sheets phyllo dough
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup freshly grated good-quality parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cut phyllo dough in half widthwise. Brush each half lightly with melted butter, using a pastry brush.
3. Sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons cheese. Roll up tightly like a cigar, so that it is 11 inches long and ½ inch wide.
4. Brush the tops with more melted butter and sprinkle evenly with 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons cheese.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Serve at room temperature.
11-inch Parmesan Straws
This is one of those handy recipes that makes a fast yet elegant party pleaser. Serve alongside a cheese and olive assortment for an appetizer plate.
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11-inch Parmesan Straws
Ingredients
6 sheets phyllo dough
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup freshly grated good-quality parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cut phyllo dough in half widthwise. Brush each half lightly with melted butter, using a pastry brush.
3. Sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons cheese. Roll up tightly like a cigar, so that it is 11 inches long and ½ inch wide.
4. Brush the tops with more melted butter and sprinkle evenly with 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons cheese.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Serve at room temperature.
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