Cheese Sambusa

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3
Cheese Sambusa - a cheesy and flavorful snack to satisfy your cravings
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package cream cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
3 cloves garlic , minced
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 onion , finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
5 tablespoons butter , melted
5 12-inch square spring roll wrappers
1/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
180
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
Originating in Somalia and popular throughout the Horn of Africa, sambusas are a savory snack similar to Indian samosas. Cheese sambusas are a twist on the traditional recipe, filled with a creamy mixture of three cheeses and flavored with garlic and cilantro. These delicious snacks can be served at parties, as an appetizer, or even as a main dish with a side salad. They are a great way to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills, and can be customized with your favorite dipping sauce.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, garlic, milk, onion, and cilantro.
2.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3.Cut each spring roll wrapper into 4 pieces.
4.Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto each wrapper.
5.Fold each wrapper in half to form a triangle, then seal the edges with water.
6.Brush the melted butter onto the tops of the sambusas.
7.Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the sambusas are golden brown.
8.Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

PROS

Cheese sambusas are a great snack to satisfy your savory cravings.

They are easy and quick to make, perfect for a last-minute get-together.

CONS

These sambusas are high in calories, fat, and sodium.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While cheese sambusas are not particularly healthy, they can provide some protein and calcium from the cheese.
Cilantro has also been linked to potential health benefits, including aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

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