Cheese Phyllo Pie

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Ingredients

  • 10 sheets phyllo dough
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • Cheese Filling
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups grated muenster cheese or 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese (6 ounces)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (190 C).
  2. Lightly brush a 10 or 11 inch round baking dish with the butter.
  3. Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
  4. Add the flour and stir until bubbly (2 to 3 minutes).
  5. Stir in the milk and simmer, stirring, until thickened.
  6. Add the Muenster cheese, yogurt, eggs, salt and pepper and stir over very low heat until smooth.
  7. Line the prepared dish with a sheet of phyllo, folding excess over top.
  8. Brush with butter.
  9. Repeat with the second phyllo sheet.
  10. Spread with about 3/4 cup cheese mixture.
  11. Top 2 additional phyllo sheets, brushing with butter.
  12. Repeat layering with remaining cheese mixture and phyllo, ending with phyllo sheets.
  13. Place in the refrigerator for several minutes to firm, then cut into squares (The pie may be prepared ahead to this point and frozen).
  14. Bake until golden brown (about 40 minutes).
  15. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

754 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.3g 35% DV
Total Fat 36.8g 47% DV
Carbs 90.1g 33% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10123.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 336.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 160mg 53% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 113.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 400.8mg 31% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

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

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