Miniature Phyllo Cases

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Stack phyllo sheets and cut into 3-inch squares.
2. 2
   Butter 24 gem tins.
3. 3
   Arrange one square in a tin, brush with melted butter and top with another square, slightly overlapping.
4. 4
   Brush with butter and top with a third square, again slightly overlapping.
5. 5
   Brush top square with butter and gently push phyllo sheets into tin, forming cases.
6. 6
   Continue to make phyllo cases with remaining squares.
7. 7
   Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
8. 8
   Let cool in the tins for 10 minutes and transfer to racks to cool completely.
9. 9
   SUGGESTED FILLINGS
10. 10
    For bread cups: Tapenade over goat cheese; tomato, fresh basil and red onion (bruschetta type topping); curried chicken, etc.
11. 11
    For potatoes: Dilled cream cheese with smoked salmon; sour cream, caviar and chives; roasted red pepper pesto, etc.
12. 12
    For phyllo: Shrimp, feta and dill; tabouli; yogurt with cucumbers and mint.