Description
A delicious appetizer made with spicy sausage, cream cheese, and phyllo pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy sausage
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package phyllo pastry dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the spicy sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced jalapeños, garlic powder, and mix well.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage mixture with cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Separate the phyllo pastry sheets and brush with olive oil.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each pastry and fold or roll as desired.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more jalapeños.
- Make sure to keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent it from drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg