Moroccan Crispy Cheese Cigars
If you love the slightly burnt cheese that oozes out of a grilled cheese sandwich, then these crispy cheesy cigars are for you! You can make them throughout the year. However, we traditionally make them for Hanukkah.
Servings: 36 cigars
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb filo dough box
- 12 oz swiss cheese grated
- 1 medium potato (white or yellow) peeled, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg white
- 1 oil for brushing and frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cheese (reserving 2 tbsp. for topping), mashed potato, eggs and spices. Mix thoroughly.
- Cut the filo dough sheets into 3 rectangles (1/3rds) approximately 5 inches by 10 inches.
- Brush the rectangle lightly with oil. Spread 1 teaspoon of mixture along the edge of the shorter end. Fold the longer sides over 1/2" and roll up tightly to the end of the dough in a cigar shape. Seal by brushing along the end with with a beaten egg white. Roll over, seam down.
- Repeat until all the dough or filling is used.
Frying method:
- In a large skillet, add 1/2" oil and heat to medium. Fry the cigars in the hot oil until golden, remove and place on absorbent paper.
Baking method:
- Place the cigars on a buttered baking pan at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden, flipping them over once. Remove them from oven and sprinkle them with grated cheese while hot. Stack them in a pyramid shape to serve.
Notes
French: (CIGARES AU FROMAGE)
Nutrition
Serving: 1cigar | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg