CHEESE PHYLLO PIE (TYROPITA )

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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.

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Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
24 oz cottage cheese, small curd
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs, beaten
1 lb phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
3/4 lb butter, melted (3 sticks)

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.

Angel Dawson
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This cheese phyllo pie is the perfect appetizer or main course. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Hasnain Mahmud
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I made this cheese phyllo pie for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Samir Murmu
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This cheese phyllo pie was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less feta cheese or adding some fresh herbs to balance out the flavor.


Ahmed Bahgat (Begaa)
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This cheese phyllo pie is amazing! The phyllo dough is crispy and flaky, and the cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shapon Shapon
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese phyllo pie turned out perfectly. It was flaky, cheesy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahdi Hadi
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This cheese phyllo pie was a disappointment. The cheese filling was bland and the phyllo dough was soggy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jamsher Ahmed
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I've tried many cheese phyllo pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!


adam Son boy
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This cheese phyllo pie is absolutely delicious! The phyllo dough is flaky and crispy, and the cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hanif Sk
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I made this cheese phyllo pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheese pie.


Bramlin Avellani
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This was my first time making a cheese phyllo pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ujjal Bormon
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I've made this cheese phyllo pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great appetizer or main course, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abir Mahmod
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This cheese phyllo pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The pie was absolutely delicious. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce and it was perfect.


Taizol Islam
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed this pie. The phyllo dough was crispy and the cheese filling was flavorful without being too heavy. I would definitely make this again.


Pro Boss
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheese phyllo pie was delicious and so easy to make. I used a store-bought phyllo dough and it worked perfectly. The pie was golden brown and flaky, and the cheese filling was creamy and flavorful.


Kindel R Holiman
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I made this cheese phyllo pie for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the ingredients are very affordable. I will definitely be making this again.


Luke Murdock
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This cheese phyllo pie (tyropita) was a hit at my last dinner party! The flaky phyllo dough and the creamy cheese filling were a perfect combination. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Highly recommend!