Tyropita
Our Tyropia are yummy little flaky pastries with an ooey-gooey, cheesy filling loaded with dill! These are easy to make and great to make ahead and freeze!
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 587kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Feta Cheese Crumbled
- 3/4 Pound Whole Milk Ricotta
- 3 Eggs Large, Lightly Beaten
- Black Pepper To Taste
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped
- 1/2 Pound Phyllo Dough
- 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter Melted
Instructions
- Mash feta with a fork breaking up larger clumps. Blend both kinds of cheese until smooth. Add eggs, black pepper, dill and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Place 2 sheets of phyllo, one on top of other. Brush with melted butter. Cut into strips. ( I split the smaller width of the phyllo into equal thirds. )
- Place 1 tablespoon filling at bottom of each strip. Fold flag fashion from bottom to top. Place seam side down on a buttered cookie sheet. Butter tops. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or freeze on cookie sheet and cook in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1678mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 720mg | Iron: 3.1mg