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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 1 | pound | Macaroni | ||
| 1/2 | cup | Butter » melted |
Butter
Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious
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| 3 | large | Eggs » lightly beaten |
Eggs
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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Eggs are nutritious, |
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| 1/2 | cup | Feta cheese » crumbled | ||
| 1/2 | cup | Parmesan Cheese » grated | ||
| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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| 1/4 | teaspoon | White Pepper | ||
| 1/2 | teaspoon | Ground Nutmeg |
Ground Nutmeg
Ground nutmeg is a spice made by grinding the seed of the nutmeg tree, aka Myristica fragrans, into a fine powder. The nutmeg tree is unique in that it produces two spices: nutmeg,
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| 12 | sheets | Filo dough |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | 40 Minutes | 1 hour 10 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
- Cook the macaroni according the the package instructions.
- Lightly grease a 9 x 12 x 3 inch casserole dish.
- Cut the Filo dough to fit the dish.
- Cover the Filo dough with a damp tea towel to avoid it drying out.
1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, beaten eggs, crumbled Feta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
2. Season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Mix well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
4. Place 6 sheets of the Filo dough in the buttered casserole baking dish.
5. Generously brush with 3 tablespoons of butter.
6. Spread the macaroni cheese mixture over the Filo dough and cover with the 6 remaining sheets of filo.
7. Brush butter between each layer of the filo and on the surface with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
8. Using the tip of a sharp knife, score through the Filo to indicate 12 servings. This will also allow steam to release while baking.
9. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes, or until the surface is nicely browned and crisp.
10. Remove to a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
11. Cut and serve on a warm platter.
Submitted by Eleni A. | July 1st, 2024 See all of Eleni A.'s Recipes.
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