Tiropitas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Tiropitas Recipe). This is a fairly easy Greek recipe that has been passed down in my family. It is delightful to have at parties as an appetizer or side dish. enjoy!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 squares

Tiropitas Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese

5 eggs

beaten

8 ounces feta cheese

crumbled

1 cup butter

melted

1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry

thawed in refrigerator

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese eggs and feta cheese until well blended. Brush melted butter onto one sheet of phyllo dough at a time and layer them in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish until you have 7 sheets. Let the sheets rest up against the sides of the dish as well. Spread the cheese mixture over the phyllo layers then repeat the process with 7 more sheets tucking in the sides around the edges.

Step 3

Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Tiropitas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 274.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.6g 19%

Carbohydrates: 16.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 11.1g 56%

Cholesterol: 105.4mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 536.1IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Folate: 40.3mcg 10%

Calcium: 101.4mg 10%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 10.5mg 4%

Potassium: 77.4mg 2%

Sodium: 510.4mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 171.2

*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.