Tiropita

Tiropita

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

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch baking dish
Servings:
15

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. Add salt and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, until white sauce is bubbly and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2
Mash feta cheese in a large bowl with a fork; stir in beaten eggs, grated kefalotiri, and parsley. Pour in hot white sauce and mix well.

Step 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.

Step 4
Line the prepared baking dish with a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter; keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with plastic wrap while you work. Repeat with 1/2 of the phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with butter, and letting them come up the sides of the baking dish. Pour in cheese filling.

Step 5
Lay remaining pastry sheets on top of filling, brushing each with butter. Brush the top of the last sheet with butter, then use a sharp knife to score the top sheets into strips about 3 inches wide from one end of the baking dish to the other.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343
Calories
25g
Fat
18g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat15g 77%
Cholesterol119mg 40%
Sodium821mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate18g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars3g
Protein11g
Vitamin C1mg 7%
Calcium269mg 21%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium122mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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