Pastourmadopita: Greek Phyllo Pie with Pasturma & Cheese
This savory Greek Pasturma & Cheese pie can be assembled in 10 minutes and on your plate in no time. It's made with a handful of ingredients and loaded with flavor. A definite crowd pleaser and perfect for your next dinner party.
Ingredients
- 8 sheet (#4) phyllo
- 4 oz (115 g) salted butter, melted
- 12 slices Pasturma
- 10 – 15 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 small bell peppers, sliced
- 8 oz (230 g) cheese: kasseri, gouda, gruyere, or mozzarella
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of black sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.
- 2
Brush melted butter on the interior bottom and...: Brush melted butter on the interior bottom and sides of a 10-inch round baking pan.
- 3
Layer 4 sheets of phyllo into the baking...: Layer 4 sheets of phyllo into the baking pan. Drizzle butter between each layer. Some of the phyllo should be hanging outside of the pan.
- 4
Add a layer of gouda cheese.
- 5
Layer the Pasturma slices on top of the...: Layer the Pasturma slices on top of the gouda cheese.
- 6
Top with tomatoes and bell pepper slices.
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Top with the gruyere cheese.
- 8
Sprinkle with black pepper and then oregano.
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Cover with the phyllo that is hanging outside...: Cover with the phyllo that is hanging outside of the pan.
- 10
Layer the final four sheets of phyllo on...: Layer the final four sheets of phyllo on top and drizzle in between with melted butter.
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Gather all of the phyllo that is hanging...: Gather all of the phyllo that is hanging outside of the pan and roll it to form a crust border around the side.
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Brush the top and sides of the phyllo...: Brush the top and sides of the phyllo with the remaining butter.
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Score the top into 8 pieces.
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Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds and bake...: Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds and bake on the center rack for 35-40 minutes.
- 15
The pie is ready when it is golden...: The pie is ready when it is golden brown and crisp.
- 16
Allow to sit at room temperature for 10...: Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve with a salad and tzatziki or as...: Serve with a salad and tzatziki or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
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