Filo (Phyllo) Pizza Squares |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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From the Santa Monica Mirror. You can substitute butter-flavored cooking spray for the butter, and vary the toppings with whatever you like: spinach, broccoli, cheddar, red pepper flakes, etc. Children like to help. Ingredients:
8 sheets phyllo pastry, defrosted |
3 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded |
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved |
2/3 cup olive, pitted |
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 t fresh) |
salt & pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil, and brush with melted butter or coat lightly with cooking spray.
3. Layer all 8 sheets of filo, alternating with butter or spray. (Follow package instructions about keeping unused sheets under a damp towel.).
4. Divide cheese into small mounds (about 1 T each), evenly spaced in rows across pastry. Aim for a 4x5 grid.
5. Top each mound of cheese with an olive and half a cherry tomato.
6. Sprinkle oregano, salt & pepper over top.
7. Bake 7-10 minutes, until pastry is puffed and cheese is melted.
8. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter and serve immediately.
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