How To Make Zeljanica (Cheese & Spinach Pie)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of spinach, chopped
- 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 8 sheets of phyllo dough
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
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Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the bottom of the baking dish and brush it with olive oil. Repeat this process with 3 more sheets, brushing each one with olive oil.
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Spread half of the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
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Cover the mixture with 4 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each one with olive oil.
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Spread the remaining spinach and cheese mixture over the second layer of phyllo dough.
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Top the pie with the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each one with olive oil.
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Brush the top of the pie with olive oil and cut shallow diagonal lines on the surface.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Allow the zeljanica to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 127mg
- Sodium : 760mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 26g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 14g
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