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Turkey Cranberry Phyllo Bites appetizer on a plate.

Turkey Cranberry Phyllo Bites

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Create a creamy turkey cranberry filling and bake it in a crispy phyllo dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Baking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp` Olive Oil
  • 1 large Shallot finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 450 grams Ground Turkey 1 pound
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ cup Orange Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Dry Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ cup Grated Mozzarella
  • 450 grams Phyllo Pastry
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic and cook 3–4 minutes, until soft. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
    2 tsp` Olive Oil, 1 large Shallot, 3 cloves Garlic, 450 grams Ground Turkey
  • Mix in the cranberries, orange juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, thyme, and salt. Cook 3–4 more minutes, allowing the cranberries to soften and burst slightly.
    1 cup Fresh Cranberries, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce , 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard , ¼ cup Orange Juice, ½ teaspoon Dry Thyme, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Remove from heat and stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted then add in the mozzarella. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool slightly before assembling.
    4 ounces Cream Cheese, ½ cup Grated Mozzarella
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and lightly brush with melted butter. Top with a second sheet, brush again lightly with butter.
  • Cut the layered phyllo  lengthwise in 6 equal strips. Scoop 2 tablespoon of filling at one end of each strip.
  • Take the bottom right corner and fold the dough over the filling to make a triangle. Fold the bottom left corner up to make another triangle. Continue folding until all the dough is folded.
  • Place on the baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with butter. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden, crisp, and flaky. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ground turkey, phyllo dough, turkey
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