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Creamy Leek Filo Parcels

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INGREDIENTS:

25 g butter
1 large leek, sliced
100 g regular Philadelphia cheese, softened
1 tsp ground nutmeg
salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 sheets filo pastry
olive oil for greasing and brushing


PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4.

2. Grease a large baking tray. Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the leek until soft then beat in the Philadelphia until thoroughly mixed. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

3. Brush 1 sheet of filo pastry with olive oil and fold in half length ways. Place 1/6th of the filling mixture at the bottom of the strip of pastry. Fold over in a triangle shape. Continue folding, keeping the triangle shape, until you reach the end of the strip of pastry. Make sure the filling is completely enclosed.

4. Place on the baking tray and brush with oil. Repeat this for the remaining pastry.

5. Cook for 20-25 minutes until crisp and slightly browned. Cool slightly and serve.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6

Source: Philadelphia 

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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