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Easy Greek Tiropita

This easy baked tiropita is the perfect holiday appetizer and will only take you 30-minutes to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 643 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
  • 4 half-inch slices of feta cheese (from a block of feta)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (alternatively you can use olive oil in place of butter)
  • sesame seeds
  • honey
  • fresh thyme or oregano for garnish
  • chili flakes

Instructions

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  1. The night before making your individual baked phyllo coated feta cheese, make sure to remove your phyllo dough from the freezer. Allow thawing in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Melt the butter and set it aside. Alternatively you can use olive oil instead of butter.
  4. It is best to keep your phyllo dough moist, so I suggest laying it out flat then covering with a damp cloth.
  5. Gently place one sheet of phyllo dough onto a flat surface. This is a very delicate ingredient, so be patient. 
  6. Brush the entire phyllo sheet with melted butter or olive oil, using your brush, then repeat that step with one more sheet. You will have 2 sheets layered.
  7. Place one feta slice on top of 2 layered sheets of phyllo, toward the bottom of the sheet, at the shortest end. Wrap the feta with the phyllo, wrapping up and towards the center, wrapping the feta away from you to create a package of phyllo wrapped feta. Set on the baking sheet.
  8. Repeat entire process three more times with 2 sheets of phyllo and 1 slice of feta cheese each so that you have four phyllo wrapped packages on the baking sheet.
  9. Brush the tops of each phyllo feta package with more melted butter or olive oil.
  10. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. If you notice the bottom of the phyllo is golden but the top isn't, flip carefully and cook a few more minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and drizzle with your desired amount of honey, sesame seeds, fresh oregano or thyme and chili flakes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve this baked feta as a side dish for 4 people OR slice each piece in half to serve as a side dish for 6-8 people!
  • Make our Luscious Tomato Confit as a amazing topping to this phyllo baked feta!
  • This also makes a delicious appetizer.
  • Try this baked feta on your favourite salad!

Nutrition Information

Calories 643kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 30.6g (10%) Protein 19.7g (39%) Fat 49.3g (76%) Saturated Fat 31.7g (159%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g Cholesterol 161.1mg (54%) Sodium 1219mg (51%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 4.7g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 643

% Daily Value*

Calories 643kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 30.6g 10%
Protein 19.7g 39%
Fat 49.3g 76%
Saturated Fat 31.7g 159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g 11%
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 66%
Cholesterol 161.1mg 54%
Sodium 1219mg 51%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugar 4.7g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.