Greek Cheese and Herb Pie – Patsavouropita

 

• 5-6 sheets of phyllo
• Olive oil for brushing or spraying plus 1 tablespoon for cheese mixture
• 7 ounces 200 grams crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• ½ cup chopped mint
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven at 350 Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
• Spread phyllo dough sheet on your work surface and brush or spray with olive oil.
• Scrunch like a curtain and place it in the base of 12 x 8 inch pan or baking dish. Continue this with 4-5 more sheets until the base of the pan is covered. Placing one scrunched up sheet next to the other.
• Pre-bake in the oven for about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl mix the feta, parmesan, eggs, yogurt, pepper, nutmeg, mint and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Remove the pan from the oven and pour the mixture over the scrunched phyllo.
• You can sprinkle some additional crumbs of feta on the surface and drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
• Bake for about 30 minutes until top is golden.
• Cut in pieces while warm.