Crunchy Chorizo and Cream Cheese Rolls
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or 3 sprays nonstick cooking spray
- 3 ounces chorizo sausage (can substitute soyrizo, lower in fat)
- 8 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (typically served with egg rolls)
- 12 small jalapeno, diced reserve one whole slice for garnish
- 1 small bunch cilantro, removed from stem and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (use the whites and greens of the onion)
- 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 sheets athens phyllo dough, thawed (9-inch x 14-inch)
- Using a small nonstick skillet, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and cook the chorizo for 5 minutes.
- After 2 1/2 minutes, stir the chorizo, which will become firm and darker in color.
- Set aside chorizo to cool.
- In a small bowl, blend sweet chili sauce (reserve 4 tablespoons for dipping), diced jalapeno, chopped chives and cream cheese.
- Now add and blend chopped cilantro and the cooled chorizo.
- Place the fillo on the work surface.
- Lay a sheet of fillo dough on the work surface and lightly brush with butter.
- Start with the edges and brush towards the center to prevent the fillo from cracking.
- Repeat for three more sheets.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the short edge of the stacked fillo, leaving 1 inch from each side free of the filling.
- Roll twice and then fold the side edges in to enclose the sides.
- Continue to roll until the end of the fillo is reached.
- Repeat this process until 4 rolls have been completed.
- Place the rolls seam side down at least 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Brush the rolls with the remaining butter.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve the rolls warm with the reserved sweet chili sauce.
- Garnish with sliced jalapeno, green onions or cilantro.
olive oil, chorizo sausage, sweet chili sauce, jalapeno, cilantro, chives, lowfat cream cheese, unsalted butter, athens phyllo
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crunchy-chorizo-and-cream-cheese-rolls-478114 (may not work)