Cheese Borek

Ingredients

• 1egg, beaten
• 1 bunchparsley, chopped
• 2 clovegarlic, minced
• 3/4 tspcrushed red pepper
• 6 ozgouda cheese, grated
• 6 ozemmentaler cheese, grated
• 12phyllo dough, sheets
• 1 1/2 cupunsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Method

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, parsley, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Mix in the Gouda and Emmentaler.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F. Lightly butter a large baking sheet.

3. 3

   Working one sheet at a time, place a sheet of phyllo on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tbsp melted butter. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips.

4. 4

   Place a rounded teaspoon of the cheese mixture at one end of each strip. Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding in triangular folds to the end of the strip, encasing the filling. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling.

5. 5

   Arrange the triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm.