Broccoli And Cheese Pie Recipe
- 8 x Phyllo-pastry leaves, (hot to room temperature)
- 1 bn Fresh broccoli, (2lbs)
- 1/4 c. Butter
- 1/2 c. Finely minced onion
- 3 x Large eggs
- 1/2 lb Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsely, (I use 1 teaspoon dry)
- 2 Tbsp. Minced fresh dill, ( I use 1 teaspoon dry)
- 1/2 tsp Salt, (I cut this down to 1/4 tsp.)
- 1 dsh Pepper, (I put lots!!)
- 1/2 c. Butter, melted
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash and trim broccoli.
- Split heavy stalks and coarsely chop stems and flowerets.
- Put broccoli into a large skillet and add in 1/2 c. boiling water.
- Cook over medium heat, covered for 5 minute.
- Drain well and remove.
- Heat 1/4 c. butter in the skillet, and saute/fry minced onion about 3 min.
- (till golden brown) Add in broccoli to the mix, stir, and saute/fry 1 minute.
- In a large bowl, beat Large eggs slightly.
- Add in feta cheese, parsely, dill, salt, pepper, and broccoli mix.
- Mix well.
- Line a 9 inch springform pan with 6 phyllo leaves, overlapping edges.
- Make sure to brush each leaf with melted butter before placing in pan.
- Pour filling into prepared pan.
- Fold overlapping edges onto the top, over the filling.
- With the two remaining leaves, use scissors to cut four 9 inch circles.
- Use another 9 inch pan to guide you.
- Brush each one with melted butter and layer one over the other on top of the pie.
- Use scissors to cut through the leaves to make 8 sections (pie wedges).
- Pour any remaining butter on top of pie.
- Place the pan onto a cookie sheet to catch drippings.
- Bake for 40 to 45 min, or possibly till crust is puffy and brown.
- Remove to rack to cold 10 min.
- To serve, remove the side of the springform.
- Cut into wedges and serve with a pie server.
- Serve hot.
- Note: Three (10 ounce) pkgs.
- of liquid removed, thawed, frzn minced broccoli can be used also.
- This pie is very delicious and great for vegetarians.
- It can also be made in a cake pan and cut into squares but cut the top before baking.
phyllopastry, fresh broccoli, butter, onion, eggs, feta cheese, fresh parsely, fresh dill, salt, pepper, butter
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/broccoli-and-cheese-pie-92511 (may not work)