Basil Cheese Triangles

• 1 lb feta or 1 lb shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease cookie sheet.
3. Crumble Feta cheese into small bowlm mash with fork.
4. Stir in eggs, basil, and white pepper until well mixed.
5. Cut stack of phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2-inch strips.
6. Cover with plastic wrap, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
7. Place 1 level teaspoon cheese mixture on end of 1 strip, fold phyllo strip end over end, in triangular shape, to opposite end.
8. Place on cookie sheet.
9. Repeat with remaining strips and cheese mixture.
10. Brush butter over triangles.
11. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
12. Serve warm.

feta, eggs, fresh basil leaf, white pepper, frozen phyllo pastry sheets, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basil-cheese-triangles-119147 (may not work)