Tiropetes

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups hot milk
  • salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup butter, melted and divided

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the hot milk so that no lumps form. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat a metal spoon. Season with salt and white pepper, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  2. When the sauce is cooled, stir in the feta cheese, egg yolks, Monterey jack cheese, 3 tablespoons melted butter and parsley.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut the sheets of phyllo dough into strips about 3 inches wide. Use one stack at a time, covering the rest with a damp towel to keep them from drying out.
  4. Lay out one piece of phyllo at a time. Brush with butter, and place about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture on one end. Fold one corner up to match the other edge. Continue folding in triangle shape until you reach the end of the strip. Place on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining strips of dough.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. These can also be prepared ahead of time, and frozen after folding. Bake when ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.9g 50% DV
Total Fat 49g 63% DV
Carbs 45.2g 16% DV
Fiber 9.3g 33% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10241.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1736.8mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 676.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 163.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 37.3mg 41% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 280.3mg 22% DV
Iron 18.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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