Greek Cheese Pie

A community recipe by RANjacqui

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

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Introduction

This pie is fantastic either hot or cold. It's great for taking on picnics, or for lunchboxes.

Ingredients

Serves: 8

3 cups milk
1 cup semolina
1 packet filo pastry
melted butter
3 medium eggs
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese (or romano)
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Method

Greek Cheese Pie is a community recipe submitted by RANjacqui and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Heat the milk in a pot until almost boiling then add the semolina in a stream, stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps forming. Cook over a low heat until semolina is cooked and smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Meanwhile, brush sheets of Filo with melted butter and layer 2/3 of them in the base of a greased medium sized roasting tray, leaving an overhang over the edges. Cover the remaining sheets with a damp teatowel so they don't dry out.

Now add the cheeses, beaten eggs and oregano to the semolina mixture and pour into the pie base.

Smooth the top and cover with the remaining sheets of Filo brushed with butter, then fold in the overhanging edges, rolling them into a rim around the edge of the pie.

Bake in a 180 deg oven for approx 45 minutes, until pastry is golden.

Allow to sit for 5 mins before slicing.