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Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)
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Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)

7 ingredients 7 steps 2–3 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

753
Calories
51g
Protein
52g
Fat
21g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Phyllo Dough not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 packets phyllo dough (Bulgarian "fini kori" or phyllo from the frozen section)
  • 200 grams kashkaval cheese (or a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella ), cut in small pieces
  • 500 grams sirene or feta cheese , crumbled
  • 7 eggs
  • 100 grams of butter
  • ½ cup soda water
  • 1 cup yogurt

Directions

1

Mix 6 of the eggs, the grated butter, both cheeses, and the yogurt.

2

In a buttered pan, lay a layer of the phyllo dough, spread a layer of the mixture, and continue alternating layers so that the phyllo and the mixture are finished about the same time.

3

Finish with a layer of phyllo dough on top.

4

Cut the banitsa into serving pieces.

5

Mix the last egg with the soda water, and stir well.

6

Pour the egg mixture over the banitsa, and make sure there are no pieces of the phyllo dough left dry.

7

Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (390 °F) for 40 minutes, or until golden. Enjoy!

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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