Cheese Sambusa

Name: Cheese Sambusa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese; ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons milk; ½ onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 5 tablespoons butter, melted; 5 12-inch square spring roll wrappers; ¼ cup water

Rating: 4.5 stars

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Cheesy Middle Eastern pastry.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

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Step 2

Mix cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, garlic, and milk together in a bowl; add onion and cilantro. Stir to combine.
Step 3

Cut one sheet of spring roll wrapper into 3 rectangles, each about 4x12 inches. Lightly brush with melted butter. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling on the 4-inch end of the rectangle. Fold the end over the filling; pick up a corner and fold diagonally, making a triangle. Continue to fold diagonally, making a triangular packet, so the the filling doesn't come out the ends. Dab a little water on the end of the strip and seal the sambusa closed. Repeat with remaining filling and spring roll wrappers. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden, about 25 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Traditionally, sambusa is deep-fried. Instead of baking, you can alternatively cook in hot oil, several at a time, until golden and bubbly. Remove and drain on a paper towel.