Greek Feta Pie (Bougatsa) - Jim Michailidis

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and can mimic the texture of feta.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat phyllo

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be more cost-effective and healthier.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Grease a baking dish with melted butter.

Layer several sheets of phyllo pastry in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

In a bowl, mix the feta cheese, gruyere cheese, egg yolk, milk, flour, and nutmeg until smooth.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo layers in the dish.

Cover the filling with additional layers of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.

Tuck in the edges of the phyllo to seal the filling inside.

Brush the top layer with melted butter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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