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Appetizers · Greek

Mint and Cheese Greek Pies

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Cooking with Chef Lucas during the COVID lockdown and cautionary period was a bright light in during dark days. Our family came together to cook together and enjoy a wonderful meal of unique dishes. Mint and Cheese Greek Pies did not disappoint. Thanks to Chef Lucas and InVINtions for offering such a great program and helping our family create wonderful memories.

Mint and Cheese Greek Pie

INGREDIENTS:
  • 6 to 8 z. crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten (reserve egg white, slightly beaten)
  • 1 handful chopped fresh mint
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets or phyllo dough (puff pastry is easier to handle)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine egg and cheese in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Depending on what size appetizer you desire, cut puff pastry into equal size pieces (use phyllo as directed on package). Place a spoonful of filling onto pastry, wet edges of pastry.
  4. Fold pastry and seal with tines of a fork. Cut into 12 squares.
  5. Place pastry onto lined baking sheet, brush with slightly beaten egg white.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Attribution Recipe from Lucas Migliorelli

New Favorite

Spanakopita Bites

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New recipes are such fun for me and I loved the idea of Spanakopita bites.   Spanakopita is a favorite but would never have the patience to make the real deal.  I had no idea that you could buy phyllo cups at the local grocery store but they make simple work of this yummy recipe.

The recipe is simple and the results are great.  The bites can be served hot or at room temperature.  Either way, you’ll enjoy!

SPANAKOPITA BITES

30 frozen phyllo cups (2-15 count packages)
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed then squeezed dry
6 oz. crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
pinch ground nutmeg
1 egg, whisked

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees then place phyllo cups on 2 baking sheets and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion, season with salt and pepper, then sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 more seconds then transfer mixture to a large bowl and cool slightly.
  • Add spinach, feta cheese, parsley, nutmeg, and egg then stir to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into phyllo cups then bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cups are golden brown around the edges.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

Spanakopita bites from Iowa Girl Eats