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Kasseri Cheese Pie With Pastourma - Pita Ceasarias

This savory cheese pie has phyllo sheets, kasseri cheese, tomato slices, and pastourma.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 767 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 8 phyllo sheets
  • 20 lices kasseri cheese
  • 20 lices pastourma pastirma from beef
  • 2 tomatoes thinly sliced.
  • 5 tablespoons butter melted
  • cumin
For the top
  • black sesame seeds optional
  • poppy seeds optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 380 F.
  2. Lightly butter bottom of pan and sides.
  3. Sprinkle butter all over a phyllo sheet. Place it on the bottom of the pan with sides hanging out. Butter another and place on top of first phyllo in a cross way. Repeat with two more buttered phyllo sheets using the same method.
  4. Add a layer of kasseri cheese. Add a layer of pastourma. Add a layer of tomato slices.
  5. Sprinkle a pinch of cumin all over tomatoes. Add the remaining slices of kasseri. Cover with 4 buttered phyllo using the criss-cross method.
  6. Bring in the excess phyllo and roll it in to create a border. You can trim it a little if you need to before rolling it in.
  7. Lightly butter the top and score it. Sprinkle black sesame seeds all over the top. You can also use poppy seeds, regular sesame seeds, or nothing at all.
  8. Bake until top is a light golden brown (about 50 min depending on your oven)

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
  • Phyllo sheets. You can use the thin phyllo dough sheets that are widely available or the thick ones used for rustic greek pies. For thin sheets, you will need 8 sheets, Four for the bottom and four for the top. For the thicker sheets, you need four, two for the bottom layer and two for the top.
  • Keep your phyllo sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel while you are working. Once you put them in the pan, ensure they are buttered all over the sides. You can spray water very lightly on the sides to keep them moist.

Nutrition Information

Calories 767kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 1712mg (71%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 597IU (12%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 268mg (27%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 767

% Daily Value*

Calories 767kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 1712mg 71%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 597IU 12%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 268mg 27%
Iron 8mg 44%

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