Cheesy Brunch Baklava

Cheesy Brunch Baklava

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fine Cut Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup Sargento® Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 16 sheets (about 1/2 pkg.) prepared frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
• Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

• Cook sausage, onion and red pepper in large skillet over medium heat until meat is brown and crumbly; drain and cool. Combine Mozzarella cheese, Ricotta cheese, egg and sausage mixture; set aside.
• Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Trim phyllo sheets to 13x9 inches. Working with one sheet at a time (keep remaining phyllo covered), spray 8 sheets with cooking spray.
• Place phyllo pastry into prepared baking dish. Spoon filling over phyllo. Spray remaining 8 sheets with cooking spray and layer over filling. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 squares. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 400°F oven 35 minutes or until golden brown.