Phyllo Star Clusters with Caramelized Onions

By emp1438

Ingredients

• Filling Ingredients:
• Preparation time: 1 hrs
• Baking time: 16 min
• 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pastry Ingredients:
• 8 to 12 8 to 12 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted
• 1/2 cup soft spreadable garlic and herb cheese

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet; add onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized (4 to 7 minutes). Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Continue cooking until heated through (1 to 2 minutes). Set aside. Cool at least 10 minutes.

Unfold phyllo pastry; place between damp towels to prevent drying. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on dry work surface. Lightly brush phyllo sheet with melted butter. Top with second phyllo sheet; brush with butter. Repeat with 2 more sheets, brushing top sheet with butter.

Cut phyllo into 4-inch squares with sharp knife. Place 1 rounded teaspoon onion mixture in center of each square. Top with 1 teaspoon cheese. Pull all four corners of pastry to center; pinch and twist top to seal. Repeat with remaining squares. Place onto ungreased baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining phyllo sheets.

Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

TIP: Phyllo dough is available in 1 pound packages in the freezer section. To thaw phyllo dough , follow directions carefully on package.

TIP: Filling can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.