Kreatopita Argostoli
Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this Kreatopita. Layers of flaky phyllo pastry embrace a savory filling of tender lamb, fragrant herbs, and creamy feta, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Argostoli.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
43 g
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Cholesterol
172 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
26 g
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Saturated Fat
12 g
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Sodium
575 mg
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Sugar
1 g
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Fat
29 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. (Prep time: 20 minutes)
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Lightly brush a 9x13 inch pan with melted butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and lightly brush with butter. Continue adding phyllo sheets for a total of 12, brushing each one lightly with butter (you don't need to completely cover each phyllo sheet with butter). (Prep time: 15 minutes)
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Spread cooked rice over phyllo, then sprinkle with minced garlic. Add lamb in an even layer, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place 1 cup diced potatoes over lamb. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
04 Step
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Arrange quarters of eggs, then sprinkle with parsley, mint and lemon zest. Add crumbled feta cheese. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
05 Step
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Pour on olive oil and beef broth. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Finally, add beaten egg. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
06 Step
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Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets brushed lightly with melted butter. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
07 Step
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Bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). During the last 10 minutes, raise the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Cut into diamonds or squares and serve warm. (Bake time: 50 minutes, Cool time: 15 minutes)
For a richer flavor, marinate the lamb in lemon juice, garlic, and oregano overnight.
Use good quality feta cheese for the best taste.
Don't overfill the phyllo pastry, or it may become soggy.
If the phyllo pastry starts to brown too quickly, tent it with foil.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Eileen Raynor
May 2, 2025I found it a bit time-consuming, but totally worth the effort. The end result was amazing.
Beryl Legros
Apr 29, 2025Absolutely delicious! My family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Berniece Balistreri
Feb 2, 2025I added a pinch of cinnamon to the lamb mixture, and it gave it a lovely warmth.
Arvel Shields
Jan 4, 2025The phyllo pastry was so flaky and the filling was incredibly flavorful. A real crowd-pleaser!