Name: Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
Yield: Makes about 84
Ingredients: 6 sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled; 1 large egg white, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds, divided; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces Gruyère, finely grated (about 2 cups), divided

Our best snack ideas include these squares of cheesy sesame phyllo bites.

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Not feeling the squares in this phyllo bites recipe? Use a pizza cutter to cut crackers into any shape you like!

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 84

Ingredients

6 sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled

1 large egg white, room temperature, lightly beaten

1/3 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds, divided

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

4 ounces Gruyère, finely grated (about 2 cups), divided

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and top with a second sheet of phyllo, pressing gently to adhere. Brush with butter and top with another sheet, pressing gently again; brush with egg white. Sprinkle half of sesame seeds and half of paprika over phyllo; season with salt and pepper. Scatter half of Gruyère over top. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut phyllo into 2" squares. Bake crackers until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, egg white, sesame seeds, paprika, Gruyère, and more salt and pepper, building on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
Do Ahead:
Step 2
Crackers can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.