ASPARAGUS CHEESE TRIANGLES

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"I came up with this take-off on Greek spanakopita (spinach pie) when I had an overabundance of asparagus and a package of phyllo dough," says Colette Gerow of Raytown, Missouri. "Sometimes I add leftover chopped chicken and cut into larger triangles for meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
9 tablespoons butter, melted
30 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheeses, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper., Brush a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo sheets; trim short side to fit pan. Cover dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth while assembling. Place two sheets of phyllo in pan; brush with butter. Repeat eight times. Spread with asparagus mixture. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 24 pieces; cut each piece in half diagonally. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ab Bijoy
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These triangles are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating asparagus.


Max Arvallo Suarez
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I've never been a fan of asparagus, but these triangles changed my mind. The cheese and bacon really bring out the flavor of the asparagus.


Ezeani I. S. Val
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These triangles are the perfect finger food for a party. They're easy to eat and they're not too messy.


Prince Malefo
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I love that these triangles can be made ahead of time. It makes them the perfect party food.


Nikoleta Ahmetaj
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These triangles are a great way to impress your guests. They're simple to make, but they look like you spent hours in the kitchen.


Adaeze Obinne
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I've made these triangles several times and they're always a hit. They're so versatile - you can use different types of cheese, ham, or even sun-dried tomatoes.


Adnan Riazali
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These triangles are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing.


sardar tayyab
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I made these triangles for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Domani Koroma
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These triangles are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating asparagus.


Mss Shopna
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I've never been a fan of asparagus, but these triangles changed my mind. The cheese and bacon really bring out the flavor of the asparagus.


Ujjol All
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These triangles are the perfect finger food for a party. They're easy to eat and they're not too messy.


Gaming祝 Ripon
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I love that these triangles can be made ahead of time. It makes them the perfect party food.


Vai Mishu015
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These triangles are a great way to impress your guests. They're simple to make, but they look like you spent hours in the kitchen.


Jannat Fiza
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I've made these triangles several times and they're always a hit. They're so versatile - you can use different types of cheese, ham, or even sun-dried tomatoes.


Alo David
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These asparagus cheese triangles are the perfect way to use up leftover asparagus. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Artie Patierno
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I made these triangles for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Bipul Sorkar
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These are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing.


tajmul islam
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but these triangles were delicious! The cheese and bacon really balanced out the flavor.


unyimeobong udoko
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These asparagus cheese triangles were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and disappeared in no time.