Traditional Greek Tiropetes (Cheese Phyllo Pie)

Ingredients

• 1 lb feta cheese
• 12 ounces ricotta cheese
• 5 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• melted butter (for brushing, olive oil can also be used)
• 1 package phyllo dough (room temperature)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine crumbled feta and ricotta cheeses.

3. 3

   Add eggs and beat thouroughly, then parsley and mix well.

4. 4

   Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in a 9x9 in baking dish and brush lightly with melted butter.

5. 5

   Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with butter, and repeat with four more sheets of phyllo.

6. 6

   Spread cheese mixture into pan and place another 6 sheets of phyllo in the same process as before.

7. 7

   Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve while hot.