TIROPITA

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I have seen many versions of this recipe. This is my mother-in-law's, and she is a great cook.

Provided by Maine_diner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pound feta cheese
3 ounces grated Greek Kefalotiri cheese
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ pound phyllo dough, thawed
¾ cup melted butter for brushing

Steps:

  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. Add the salt and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, until mixture is bubbly and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mash the feta cheese with a fork in a bowl and stir in the grated kefalotiri, beaten eggs, and parsley. Pour in the hot white sauce and mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Line the buttered baking dish with a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter; keep the remaining phyllo sheets covered with plastic wrap while you work. Repeat with half of the phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with butter, and letting them come up the sides of the baking dish. Pour in the cheese filling.
  • Lay the remaining pastry sheets on top of the filling, brushing each with butter. Brush the top of the last sheet with butter and, with a sharp knife, score the top sheets into strips about 3 inches wide from one end of the baking dish to the other.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 119.4 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 821 mg, Sugar 3 g

Jitu Roy
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Erik Bivingu
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This was a bit too expensive to make. I would not recommend this recipe to someone on a budget.


Ibe Francis
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my Greek friend and she loved it.


Ahosan Kobir
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This was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would not recommend this recipe to someone who is short on time.


yuddha khadka
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a party and it was a hit.


Sohel Rana
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This was a bit too difficult to make. I would not recommend this recipe to a beginner.


Landi Gjoka
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


CHARMAIN WILSON
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This was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Arturo Ramos
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This was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Birungi Nasiim
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This was a great recipe. I used a different type of cheese and it turned out great.


Suhag Rana
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I made this for my Greek friend and she loved it. She said it was the best tiropita she had ever had.


Uplifting Joe
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This was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The tiropita was so good!


David Emmanuel Soko
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Baburam Bj
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This was a great way to use up some leftover cheese. I added some chopped spinach to the filling and it was delicious.


joshua nwokpoku
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This was so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Mahar Aryyan
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Lily Moreno
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow and the tiropita turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.