Warmly Spiced American Knafeh Casserole
A twist on traditional Middle Eastern knafeh, this casserole combines the warm spices of America with the sweet cheese of knafeh.
Ingredients
- ●1 package ( thawed) shredded phyllo dough
- ●1/2 cup (melted) unsalted butter
- ●1 cup (shredded) warmly spiced american cheese
- ●1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- ●1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- ●1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- ●1 cup (shredded) knafeh cheese
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the shredded phyllo dough and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
- 5
Transfer the cooked phyllo dough to the prepared baking dish.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix together the warmly spiced american cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 7
Pour the cheese mixture over the cooked phyllo dough.
- 8
Top with the shredded knafeh cheese.
- 9
Drizzle with vanilla extract.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 11
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.