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Tiropitas

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"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!" — MADHOUSEWIFE

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Original recipe makes 16 squares Change Servings

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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Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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.
Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown and crisp. Cut into squares and serve warm.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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Variation
This recipe can also be prepared by spooning the filling onto cut buttered phyllo strips and folding into repeated triangles.

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Delicious! Just as good as my Greek friend's recipe. Here's a trick...go easy on the butter. I originally felt that I had to cover the entire sheet with butter. It's not necessary. The tiropitas still taste good, but they get a bit greasey. Just dab a little here and there. It's better that way.

—LeeLee222

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 04, 2006

I've never had these before, but I found them a little bland. I added a package of frozen spinach (thawed and drained) and some chopped up sundried tomatoes and it turned out a little bit more for my liking.

—hhaidysh

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23 Ratings

May 19, 2008

I grew up and lived in Cyprus and Greece for almost 10 years. The one thing that I missed the most is of course, tyropita. So, I searched high and low for a great recipe that would taste authentic and this is it! However, I made some few additions : - I skipped out on the mint and opted for a mix of herbs instead. A friend got me a bag of salad herbs straight from Crete ( mix of dried mint, thyme and oregano ). I added this to the cheese mixture and it was amazing. - I also added the nutmeg which gave it that authentic Greek cuisine flavour. Other than that, the recipe is perfect and now it's become one of my favourite things to make in the kitchen! I made a whole batch and stored them in the freezer...they were gone within 2 days between my boyfriend and I!

—Sza Sza

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Aug 29, 2007

I made these as appetizers. Instead of butter, I sprayed between layers of philo with butter spray. I cut them into squares and pushed them into a mini muffin pan. I scooped the filling into each "cup" and baked them. They were a hit. Except for presentation, I didn't change a thing. These are delicious.

—Sara R

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Jul 02, 2006

My first experiment with puff pastry! And it turned out great. We really enjoyed this dish. I substituted eggs for egg beaters, used reduced fat feta and fat free cottage cheese as well as "I can't believe it's not butter" spray. It was DELICIOUS! Next time I'm thinking I may reduce the cottage and feta cheese a little and throw in some spinach and tomatoes. Very yummy... I'm posting a pic of it right out of the oven.

—NancyCz

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Mar 20, 2006

My boyfriend loves this dish! It is one of his favorites. I have also made it low-fat using f/f cottage and feta cheese as well as spray butter. It still tasted great. Very rich and heavy, so serve it with some light veggies or a salad.

—Kacie

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Oct 23, 2008

This is an excellent recipe. I added thyme, oregano, and nutmeg (didn't have any mint) as one reviewer suggested. I also used low-fat cottage cheese and cooking spray, as another reviewer mentioned. It turned out delicious, and even my fiance who says he hates both cottage cheese and feta loved it! I will certainly be making this one again.

—Mary M.

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Jul 02, 2007

This recipe reminds me of a dish my dad used to make, but he used ricotta and feta cheeses, no cottage cheese. Normally he would fold the phyllo into triangles and fill them with the egg and cheese mixture, but sometimes he would cook it in a pan, like a lasagna.

—Sly Boots

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
16.2 g
5%

Cholesterol
113 mg
38%

Fat
19 g
29%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
9.6 g
19%

Sodium
510 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tiropitas

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 171

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29 %
Saturated Fat 11.1g 56 %
Cholesterol 113mg 38 %
Sodium 510mg 20 %
Potassium 77mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.2g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 9.6g 19 %
Sugars 0.8g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 25 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 22 %

* 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.