Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Cigars
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Cigars
I don’t do dairy, but my kids do. I often buy milk from a local farm and make some paneer for them, particularly in the form of these little baked roll-ups that kind of look like cigars. They love having these for an after-school snack, and they get a kick out of saying they’re “having a cigar”, which I don’t mind one bit because these are super-easy to make, mess-free, and relatively healthy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Allergens: Milk, Wheat
- Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 16 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 cups homemade paneer
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Work with 2 sheets phyllo at a time, keeping remaining sheets covered with damp towel.
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Set 1 sheet phyllo on flat surface and brush with water.
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Press second sheet of phyllo on top and cut lengthwise into 4 even rectangles.
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Spread 1 tablespoon paneer filling along short end of one phyllo rectangle, leaving about 1/2 inch on each side.
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Roll up phyllo, neatly tucking in ends one-third of way up to enclose filling, then continue to roll up with sides open.
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Transfer rolled-up “cigars”, seam sides down, to large lined baking sheet.
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Bake until golden brown and crisp (about 30 minutes).
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Serve hot or at room temperature.