Cheese And Leek Pie (Tyropitta) Recipe

Name: Cheese And Leek Pie (Tyropitta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced; 1/4 cup butter; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 leeks (about 1 lb, chopped); 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 11 ounces feta cheese, cubed; 4 ounces gruyere (or Parmesan cheese, freshly grated); 3 -4 tablespoons dill, fresh chopped; salt and pepper; lemon wedge; black olives and radish

Servings: persons

1 onion, sliced
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks (about 1 lb, chopped)
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup Greek yogurt
11 ounces feta cheese, cubed
4 ounces gruyere (or Parmesan cheese, freshly grated)
3 -4 tablespoons dill, fresh chopped
salt and pepper
lemon wedge
black olives and radish

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Saute onion in butter and oil until golden.
3
Add leeks and cook over low heat for 10 - 12 minute until soft.
4
Lightly grease a 9 inch round springform cake pan.
5
Sift flour and soda into a bowl.
6
Stir in eggs, then yogurt and feta cheese and finally the leek/onion mixture.
7
Set aside 2 Tbs of the grated cheese and add the rest to the batter with the dill. Mix well and season.
8
Spoon mixture into prepared pan and level the surface.
9
Sprinkle the reserved grated cheese evenly over the top.
10
Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.
11
Let pie cool completely before removing from pan.
12
Serve in wedges, drizzled with EVOO, garnished with lemon wedges, olives and radishes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, sliced, 1/4 cup butter, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 leeks (about 1 lb, chopped), and more.

Yes, Cheese And Leek Pie (Tyropitta) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheese And Leek Pie (Tyropitta)

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