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