These cute bundles of cottage cheese and swiss chard are actually phyllo dough baskets baked in muffin pans, filled with cottage cheese and swiss chard.
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Swiss chard and cottage cheese packets
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
These Swiss Chard and Cottage Cheese Packets are delightful phyllo dough baskets filled with a savory mixture of cheeses and greens, perfect for serving as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 phyllo dough sheets
- 10 1/2 oz (300 g) cottage cheese
- 3 1/2 oz (100 g) feta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 8.8 oz (250 g) swiss chard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Melted butter or vegetable oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin pan with melted butter or vegetable oil.
- Take the phyllo sheets and cut them into 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch (10 x 10 cm) squares.
- Stack 5 squares on top of each other, brushing each layer with melted butter or vegetable oil to keep them together.
- Place each stack into the muffin pan, pressing gently to form a basket shape.
- In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, feta cheese, eggs, and chopped swiss chard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the cheese and chard mixture into each phyllo basket, filling them generously.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- If phyllo dough dries out, cover it with a damp cloth while working.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- These packets can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 80
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop phyllo dough from drying out while I work?
The notes say to cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp cloth while assembling the packets. Phyllo dries and cracks very quickly at room temperature, so keep the cloth within reach and re-cover the stack between each basket you build.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — the notes say you can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Assemble and bake just before serving for the crispest phyllo; the notes also say the packets can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness if needed. 
Why does this recipe use both cottage cheese and feta?
The filling combines 10 1/2 oz (300 g) of cottage cheese with 3 1/2 oz (100 g) of feta. Cottage cheese gives a mild, creamy base while feta provides salt and tang — together they fill and bind the swiss chard without making the mixture too rich or too wet.
These are so fun Tamara, I love the mix of feta and cottage cheese :) Delightful!
Alisha, thanks! I agree, they are both fun to make and to eat :)