Artichoke Strudel (jenny pinnock)

13 oz artichoke hearts
1 C cottage cheese
1 C grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 C finely sliced spring onions
1/4 C chopped red pepper
1/4 C breadcrumbs
1 t dried tarragon leaves
1/2 t pepper
6 sheets filo dough
2 oz butter, melted

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Drain artichokes and pat dry with paper towels.  Cut each artichoke into quarters.  Combine with cheeses, egg, onions, red pepper, breadcrumbs, tarragon and pepper.  Mix well.  Lay a sheet of filo dough on a work surface.  Brush lightly with melted butter and cover with another sheet of dough.  Continue until all the pastry has been used.  Place filling on the pastry 3 1/4 inch from one of the short ends and leaving 1 inch on each side.  Fold pastry over at the starting point and turn the sides over the filling.  Brush top with melted butter and place on baking sheet.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.  

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