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Chèvre-Pepper Sticks





Yields
Makes 24 pieces; 8 appetizer servings

Notes: If making up to 1 day ahead, complete through step 4, then chill cylinders airtight. Uncover and continue.

 1/2 pound crumbled fresh chèvre (goat) cheese
 1/4 cup minced green onions
 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh-ground pepper
 4 sheets (each 13 by 18 in.; 2 oz. total) filo dough
  About 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
Step 1
1

In a bowl, mix cheese, onions, and pepper.

Step 2
2

Stack filo sheets. With a long, sharp knife, cut stack into 6 equal rectangles to make 24 pieces. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

Step 3
3

Lay 1 filo piece flat and brush lightly with butter. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cheese mixture along 1 edge, leaving about 1/2 inch bare at each end. Fold ends of filo over filling, then roll to enclose; if filo doesn't stick together at end of roll, brush edge with a little more butter.

Step 4
4

Place cheese stick seam side down on a nonstick 12- by 15-inch baking sheet and brush lightly with butter. Repeat step 3 to shape remaining cheese sticks, and lay about 1/2 inch apart on pan.

Step 5
5

Bake in a 400° oven until lightly browned, about 12 minutes (9 to 10 minutes in a convection oven). Serve hot or warm.

Step 6
6

Nutritional analysis per piece.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.2g6%

Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 76mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 2.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.