one bite wonders: savory fillo pizza cups

How To Make one bite wonders: savory fillo pizza cups

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Chef's Note: I didn't give specific amounts because that will depend in the molds that you are using, and how many you're making
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  Step 3
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 4
  Chef’s Note: I tried this recipe using some pâte brisée, wonton dough, docked puff pastry, some leftover biscuit dough, and even some pizza dough. But, because they are so small, the dough overpowered the flavors. I needed something very light that would help the flavors of the cheese and other ingredients stand out… Fillo dough did the trick.
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  Step 5
  Take a sheet of fillo dough, and brush with butter.
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  Step 6
  Add a light dusting of Parmesan cheese.
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  Step 7
  Lay another sheet on top and press together.
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  Step 8
  Butter and add another dusting of Parmesan cheese.
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  Step 9
  Lay the last sheet on top, and butter, but don’t add any Parmesan.
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  Step 10
  Cut the fillo to fit your particular molds.
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  Step 11
  Chef’s Note: I’m using Brioche molds; however, you could use a mini-muffin tin, or whatever you have handy.
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  Step 12
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Step 13
  Brush some butter into the molds, and then add the fillo dough.
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  Step 14
  Place in the oven, and bake until the dough turns golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Remove from the oven, and allow the shells to cool.
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  Step 16
  Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
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  Step 17
  Add some sauce to the bottom of the shell.
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  Step 18
  Chef’s Note: I make my own pizza sauce, so I know what’s in it. If you’re using bottled or canned sauce, take a taste. If it doesn’t have the kick you want, add a bit of your favorite Italian spices.
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  Step 19
  Add some Italian sausage.
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  Step 20
  Add some cheese.
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  Step 21
  Place a quarter of a pepperoni on top, and place in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes
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  Step 22
  Chef’s Tip: Pepperoni can be really greasy… A trick I learned is to place the pepperoni between two paper towels, and then place in the microwave for 1 minute on high. The paper towels will absorb the grease.
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  Step 23
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 24
  Place on a nice dish, and serve while still nice and toasty warm. Enjoy.
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  Step 25
  Additional Note: One of the most difficult things about this recipe is making the fillo dough cups. Fillo dough is very hard to work with and it took a lot of practice to get them the way I wanted. If you're pressed for time, or you just don't want the hassle, you can always purchase pre-made shells at the market.
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  Step 26
  Additional Note: I found if I bake them for a bit, and then put them under the broiler, they help to bubble the cheese, and give them just a touch of browning.
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  Step 27
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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