TYROPITA (CHEESE PHYLLO PIE)
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 a church cookbook (Assumption Greek Orthodox Church).
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Savory Pies
Time 2h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Combine feta, cottage cheese, salt and eggs. Mix well.
- 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.
- Spoon in the cheese mixture and spread evenly of sheets. Fold the overhanging sides and ends over the filling.
- Top with remaining sheets, as above, brushing each with butter. Tuck sides and ends inside dish to seal in the filling.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- With a sharp knife, score top of pie into 4 strips lengthwise and then crosswise.
- Bake until crisp and golden, about 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Cut through scored lines and serve.
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Dinior Di
[email protected]This Tyropita is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.
Khabab Ibrahim Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese, but I loved this Tyropita. The combination of cheeses was perfect.
Jennifer Merchant
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The Tyropita is absolutely delicious.
Rana Rohan
[email protected]I've made this Tyropita several times, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.
jennifer castro
[email protected]This Tyropita is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying.
Erica Freeman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cheese pies, but this Tyropita was exceptional. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was amazing.
Richard Figueroa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Puran Mgr
[email protected]I made this Tyropita for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
ruth ndanu
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I had some cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan in my fridge, and they all worked perfectly in this Tyropita.
Sultan Khan
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, you can make this Tyropita without any problems.
Fartoon Osman
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but the result was well worth it. The Tyropita was delicious and a big hit with my family.
Baba Ail
[email protected]I've been making this Tyropita recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The combination of cheese, phyllo dough, and herbs is perfect. I usually make a double batch because it disappears so quickly!
Joseph monday
[email protected]This Tyropita recipe was a game-changer for my weekend brunch! The phyllo dough was flaky and crispy, and the cheese filling was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of chopped spinach and crumbled feta for an extra boost of flavor.