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Bosnian Pita Phyllo Pie

465kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 50 minutes
A savory pastry with layers of handmade phyllo dough with contents like cheese, spinach, or meat
Servings 8 Servings
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough 16 oz
  • 1 pound of ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat and onion over medium-high heat until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
  3. Add paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, milk, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  5. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in a 9x13 inch baking dish and brush with the egg mixture.
  6. Repeat this process until you have used half of the phyllo sheets.
  7. Spread the meat mixture over the phyllo sheets, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
  8. Add another layer of phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with the egg mixture.
  9. Continue this process until all the phyllo sheets are used up.
  10. Brush the top layer with the remaining egg mixture.
  11. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
  12. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories465kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein18gFat32gSaturated Fat10gCholesterol117mgSodium675mgPotassium264mgFiber1gSugar2g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Brush the phyllo dough with the egg mixture as you layer it to ensure a crispy texture.
Let the pita cool for 10 minutes before slicing to help it set.
Use a sharp knife to cut the pita to avoid crushing it.

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