Cheesy Brunch Baklava
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Sargento® Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 16 sheets (about 1/2 pkg.) prepared frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
- Non-stick cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook sausage, onion and red pepper in large skillet over medium heat until meat is brown and crumbly; drain and cool. Combine Mozzarella cheese, Ricotta cheese, egg and sausage mixture; set aside.
- 2
Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Trim phyllo sheets to 13x9 inches. Working with one sheet at a time (keep remaining phyllo covered), spray 8 sheets with cooking spray.
- 3
Place phyllo pastry into prepared baking dish. Spoon filling over phyllo. Spray remaining 8 sheets with cooking spray and layer over filling. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 squares. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 400°F oven 35 minutes or until golden brown.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 8
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
Total Fat 26.1g
Saturated Fat 11.3g
Trans Fat 10.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 83mg
Sodium 1101mg
Carbohydrates 29g
Protein 24g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Vitamin A 74%
Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 254%
Iron 2%
