Tiropita - Greek Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Tiropita - Greek Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 8 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 lb feta cheese; 1 cup grated kefalotiri (Cheese -- or Parmesan); 4 eggs; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 3/4 lb phyllo dough (pastry sheets); 3/4 cup melted butter

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg
1 lb feta cheese
1 cup grated kefalotiri (Cheese -- or Parmesan)
4 eggs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3/4 lb phyllo dough (pastry sheets)
3/4 cup melted butter

1
Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat; blend in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with wire whisk or wooden spoon. Add salt and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes, or until white sauce is thick. Cool.
2
Mash feta cheese with a fork and combine with the grated cheese, well beaten eggs, parsley and white sauce.
3
Butter a 9X13 inch baking pan.
4
Line with half the pastry sheets, brushing each sheet with butter, and letting them come up the sides of the pan.
5
Pour in the cheese filling and cover with the remaining pastry sheets, brushing each sheet with butter.
6
Brush top with remaining butter and, with a sharp knife, score the top sheets into strips about 3 inches wide from one end of the pan to the other. Bake in a moderate oven until golden, about 45 minutes.
7
Cut into squares and serve hot.

1244

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 8 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tiropita - Greek Cheese Pie 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.

Tiropita - Greek Cheese Pie

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