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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Md Furkan
[email protected]The tyropita was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
WEEDs KEEPER
[email protected]This tyropita was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Tehreem Abbas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I loved this tyropita. The flavors were perfectly balanced.
Rahima Halid
[email protected]This tyropita is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I love that I can use pre-made phyllo dough to save time.
omotola jomiloju
[email protected]I've been making this tyropita recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer or main course.
Thapelo Daniel
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tyropita is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Kerone's Kitxhen
[email protected]This tyropita is a must-try for any cheese lover. It's so rich and flavorful.
Mursailm Molla
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tyropita, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so cheesy and delicious.
Thalia Velkos
[email protected]This is the best tyropita recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Victoria Masole
[email protected]I love this tyropita! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Melissa Miller
[email protected]This tyropita is so good! The cheese filling is rich and creamy, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sarada Bhattarai
[email protected]I made this tyropita for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Jonathan Teodori
[email protected]This tyropita is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flaky, and oh-so-satisfying. I love serving it with a side of tzatziki sauce.
Sierra Corindia
[email protected]I was skeptical about making tyropita at home, but this recipe made it so easy. The pie turned out beautifully and tasted even better than I expected.
Jessica Nicholson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The tyropita was easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. My family loved it.
MTI Tech
[email protected]I've tried many tyropita recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese filling is perfectly balanced, and the phyllo dough is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
Shine Htet
[email protected]This tyropita recipe was a hit! The cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I especially loved the addition of the fresh dill, which gave the pie a nice pop of flavor.