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Spinach and Cheese Phyllo Layered Tart

Name: Spinach and Cheese Phyllo Layered Tart
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 sheet of phyllo dough; 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup melted butter; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

A Macedonian version of the traditional burek, filled with a rich blend of spinach and cheese.

40 minutes6 servings

Spinach and Cheese Phyllo Layered Tart — Photo: Milica Buha · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Sauté the onion until soft, then add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix the feta and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
Layer the phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
Spread the spinach mixture over the phyllo, then top with the cheese mixture.
Fold the phyllo over the filling, then brush with the beaten egg.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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