Crab Triangles

1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup cooked small shrimp
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup butter, melted

Remove one wrapped phyllo roll from package and thaw according to

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package directions. Return remaining wrapped phyllo roll to freezer.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese, milk, horseradish,
salt and pepper. Add the crab, shrimp, onions and almonds; stir
gently to coat. Lightly brush one sheet of phyllo with butter.
Layer with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with
butter. (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to
avoid drying out.) Cut the layered sheets lengthwise into 2-in.
strips. Cut each strip widthwise in half. Place a heaping
teaspoonful of filling in lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over
filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then fold triangle
over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until
you come to the end of the strip. Brush end of dough with butter and
press onto triangle to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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Crab Triangles

Place triangles on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for
14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.


Yield: about 5 dozen.

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