Transylvanian Cheese and Spinach Strudel (Spenótos Sajtos Rétes)

Spenótos Sajtos Rétes, or Transylvanian Cheese and Spinach Strudel, is a traditional dish from Transylvanian Saxon cuisine. This savory pastry is filled with a delicious mixture of cheese and spinach, wrapped in layers of flaky phyllo dough, and baked to golden perfection.

Transylvanian Cheese and Spinach Strudel (Spenótos Sajtos Rétes)

Ingredients

  • 6 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, green onions, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
  4. Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture along one edge of the phyllo stack, leaving some space at the edges. Roll up the phyllo, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a strudel.
  5. Place the strudel on a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
12g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Baking sheet Brush for butter

Tools

Knife Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spenótos Sajtos Rétes with a side of fresh salad and a dollop of sour cream.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add some cooked and crumbled bacon to the cheese and spinach mixture for an extra savory flavor.

Cost

$10