CHEESE PHYLLO PIE (TYROPITA )
Similar to Spanakopita but without the spinach. Work quickly with the phyllo and keep the sheets you are not working with covered or it will dry out quickly. Cook time includes refrigeration time. From Assumption Greek Orthodox Church cookbook.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Combine feta, cottage cheese, salt and eggs. Mix well.
- 3. Take half of the phyllo sheets from package and cover the rest. Center 1 sheet in baking dish and brush quickly with melted butter. Repeat with remaining half of sheets. The sheets will extend over the sides of the dish.
- 4. Spoon in the cheese mixture and spread evenly on sheets. Fold the overhanging sides and ends over the filling.
- 5. Top with remaining sheets, as above, brushing each with butter. Tuck sides and ends inside dish to seal in the filling.
- 6. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- 7. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- 8. With a sharp knife, score top of pie into 4 strips lengthwise and then crosswise.
- 9. Bake until crisp and golden, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
- 10. Cut through scored lines and serve.
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[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Aamir Zoomer
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cheese phyllo pie was delicious and it was easy to make.
Violet Mikita
[email protected]I love this cheese phyllo pie! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
kashi rana
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.
The bro cousins Baca
[email protected]I've made this cheese phyllo pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
Curtis Bear
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Sadiq Ahmed
[email protected]I made this cheese phyllo pie for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Eimonye O Robert
[email protected]This cheese phyllo pie is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and flaky. I could eat it every day!
Jay ma Raj Devi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker. But it was actually really easy to make and the pie turned out beautifully.
Kenneth Tindall
[email protected]This was the first time I've ever made a cheese phyllo pie and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious.
Sheer Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed this pie. The filling was light and fluffy, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy.
MAX Valadez
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a different type of cheese than the one called for and it turned out just as good.
Palu Tukana
[email protected]I made this cheese phyllo pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt to the filling.
Frank Taffel
[email protected]This cheese phyllo pie was absolutely delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.