Albanian Cheese Pie And Delicious Chicken Under A Bucket 🍽️🧅

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, and homemade can reduce costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds tanginess.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, yogurt, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing with melted butter.

Layer additional sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, until you have 5 layers.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.

Cover the cheese mixture with more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter, until you have 5 layers on top.

Trim excess phyllo and tuck edges into the dish.

Brush the top layer with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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