Description
Kreatopita is a traditional Greek meat pie made with flaky phyllo dough and a savory filling of spiced ground meat, herbs, and feta cheese. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for gatherings or special meals.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or lamb
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
10 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted (or olive oil for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the parsley, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix in the beaten eggs and crumbled feta cheese into the cooled meat mixture.
- Layer 5 sheets of phyllo in the baking dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the phyllo base.
- Top with the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
- Brush the top with butter and cut shallow slits to mark serving portions.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Thaw phyllo dough in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours before use.
Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying.
You can prepare the pie in advance and refrigerate before baking.
Freeze unbaked or baked portions for later use; bake directly from frozen if needed.
Try adding mushrooms, spinach, or kefalotyri cheese for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
