Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
Crispy, flaky phyllo crackers topped with melted Gruyère cheese and a flavorful blend of black and white sesame seeds. These elegant appetizers are perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika and make an impressive party snack.
Ingredients
- •6 sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
- •1 large egg white, room temperature, lightly beaten
- •⅓ cup mixed black and white sesame seeds, divided
- •½ teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
- •1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- •4 ounces Gruyère
- •2 cups finely grated (about 2 cups)
- •1 divided
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and top with a second sheet of phyllo, pressing gently to adhere. Brush with butter and top with another sheet, pressing gently again; brush with egg white. Sprinkle half of sesame seeds and half of paprika over phyllo; season with salt and pepper. Scatter half of Gruyère over top. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut phyllo into 2" squares. Bake crackers until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, egg white, sesame seeds, paprika, Gruyère, and more salt and pepper, building on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
13 min
- 2.
Crackers can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
480 min
