Feta Squares
Crispy, golden layers of buttery phyllo envelop a rich and creamy filling in this irresistible recipe for Feta Squares. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, these squares feature a luscious blend of tangy feta cheese, mellow cream cheese, fresh dill, and perfectly seasoned eggs. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures—flaky pastry on the outside and a velvety, herb-infused filling on the inside. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy yet impressive dish is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Serve warm or at room temperature and let these savory squares steal the show. Great for keyword searches like "easy feta appetizer," "phyllo pastry recipes," and "savory squares," this dish is bound to become a favorite in your repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 12 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 100 grams butter
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Set it aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Step 4
Lay out one phyllo pastry sheet in the prepared baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process with five more sheets of phyllo, brushing butter between each layer.
Step 5
Spread the feta cheese mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.
Step 6
Top the filling with the remaining six sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer them.
Step 7
Using a sharp knife, score the top layers of the pastry lightly in a square or diamond pattern to make cutting easier after baking.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Feta Squares!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 709.7 grams (709.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2370 |
| Total Fat 169.20g | 217% |
| Saturated Fat 95.50g | 478% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.20g | |
| Cholesterol 886mg | 295% |
| Sodium 4992mg | 217% |
| Total Carbohydrate 146.70g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.20g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 4.70g | |
| Protein 60.10g | 120% |
| Vitamin D 130IU | 650% |
| Calcium 1170mg | 90% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 451mg | 10% |
Source of Calories