Tyropitas (YiaYia's)

Ingredients

Filling:

• 1 – 1lb. of small curd cottage cheese
• 1 – 4-8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 – 7 ½ oz. of farmers cheese
• 1lb. of Feta Cheese crumbled
• 2-3 eggs,  Salt & Pepper

Phyllo:

• 2-3 sticks of butter (melted)
• 1lb. - 1 ½ lb. of Phyllo (at room temperature)

Method

Mix all Filling ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

Consistency should be on the thick side.

Take 2 sheets of Phyllo dough and butter each one with a pastry brush

Cut in 4-6 strips.  On each strip put 1 tsp. of the mixture.  Fold into a triangular shape by folding from side to side.  Butter the edge and place in Rubbermaid container. Place a piece of wax paper between each layer.  You can freeze them all and use as needed.

Take frozen puffs out of the freezer, place on a greased pan and brush top of each puff with a little melted butter.  BAKE at 350 for 30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown in color.  YUMMY!!!