CHEESE PITA

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Although this is called Cheese Pita, it is actually made with phyllo. My kids just call it cheese pie.

Provided by Wilkinson JPS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb phyllo dough (1 pkg.)
1 lb cream cheese, or
1 lb ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter, melted

Steps:

  • thaw phyllo.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • lay thawed phyllo on a flat surface and cover with damp tea towel.
  • mix cheese, eggs and salt - set aside.
  • on an 11" x 17" greased baking pan lay phyllo to cover.
  • brush with melted butter.
  • repeat until there are six layers.
  • spread cheese filling evenly over phyllo, leaving about 1/2" around the edges.
  • cover with phyllo brushed with butter.
  • repeat until there are eight layers.
  • tuck in egdes.
  • brush top lightly with butter.
  • bake until top browns, approximately 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.4, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 33.2, Cholesterol 231.7, Sodium 969.9, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.3

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