Banitsa

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs phyllo dough
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 2 lbs feta cheese
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix feta, ricotta and egg together. In a 9x13 inch pan, layer 4 sheets of phyllo dough brushing butter between each layer. spread 1/3 cheese mixture and continue layering phyllo and cheese mixture (like lasagna) until cheese mixture is gone. place a final layer of phyllo dough on top and lightly score the top layer along the lines that you intend to cut. Bake banitsa at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes and then cut while warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 36.6g 13% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 503.3mg 22% DV
Potassium 223.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 174mg 58% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 234.5mg 18% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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