Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups

These savory appetizers have a custard filling and an olive topper.


Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 30 appetizers
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Ingredients
 
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  • 30    1-3/4-inch baked miniature phyllo shells (two 2.1 oz. pkg.) or Homemade Mini-Phyllo Shells (see recipe below)On Sale
  • 1  4-ounce package  crumbled feta cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  3-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  pitted kalamata olives, choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  balsamic vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  •   Dash  ground cuminOn Sale
  •   Dash  ground red pepperOn Sale
  •     Snipped fresh parsley or snipped fresh oreganoOn Sale

Directions
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Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Place phyllo shells on a large baking sheet. For custard filling, in a medium mixing bowl combine feta cheese, cream cheese, egg, lemon juice, and flour. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until nearly smooth. Spoon mixture evenly into phyllo cups, using a scant 2 teaspoons of mixture for each cup. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until shells are lightly brown and crisp.
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For olive topping, in a small bowl stir together olives, dried oregano, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, cumin, and red pepper. Sprinkle olive topping evenly over tops of baked custard. Sprinkle each with snipped parsley or oregano. Serve immediately. Makes 30 appetizers.

Homemade Mini-Phyllo Shells
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease thirty-six 1-3/4-inch muffin cups; set aside. You will need a total of 4 sheets of frozen phyllo dough (18x14-inch rectangles), thawed, and about 1/4 cup melted butter. Keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from becoming dry and brittle. Lightly brush 1 sheet of phyllo dough with some of the butter. Stack 3 more phyllo sheets, brushing between each layer with melted butter. Cut phyllo stack lengthwise into six 18-inch long strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 6 rectangles. Press each rectangle into a prepared cup, pleating as needed to fit. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Proceed with filling and baking as in recipe for Feta Custard In Phyllo Cups. Bake shells with filling right in the muffin cups or place filled shells on a baking sheet as in recipe. (Any leftover shells may be carefully wrapped and frozen for later use.)

Nutrition information
Calories 49, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 2%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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