This easy Tyropita with shredded phyllo is a rustic Greek cheese pie (Tyropita pr. tee-RHO-pee-tah), made with leftover or torn phyllo pastry.
Instead of layering the sheets, one by one, the phyllo is cut into strips and gently fluffed, then soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, feta, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
This version is perfect for when your phyllo is no longer ideal for traditional pies—it doesn’t matter if it’s dried out or broken. Of course, it goes without saying, that fresh phyllo can also be used.
This easy Tyropita comes from the Greek tradition of no-waste cooking
This recipe comes from a long tradition of Greek home cooking, where nothing goes to waste.
The result is deliciously resourceful: a golden, crisp top with a soft, cheesy center that’s bursting with flavour.
A few chopped mint leaves give the filling a refreshing lift, balancing the richness of the feta and eggs. If you don’t have fresh mint, you can use dried mint.
You can also experiment with other herbs like dill or parsley based on what you have on hand.
A versatile and Easy Tyropita
One of the best things about this tyropita is its versatility.
It can be served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for picnics, lunchboxes, or a simple vegetarian meal alongside a salad.
It’s also quick to prepare and doesn’t require any fancy technique—just basic ingredients and a bit of patience while it bakes to a beautiful golden brown.
If you’re looking for a way to use up leftover phyllo, this is the recipe to bookmark.
It’s simple, satisfying, and a true taste of Greek kitchen ingenuity.
Easy Tyropita with Shredded Phyllo
This Easy Tyropita with Shredded Phyllo is a traditional Greek way of using up those phyllo odds and ends, and the result is both practical and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 leftover phyllo pastry sheets (even if torn or dried)
- 2 medium eggs
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 7–8 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan-forced).
- Brush a 17 x 25 cm Pyrex baking dish with olive oil.
- Roll the phyllo sheets into a log and slice them into 1 cm strips. Gently separate and fluff the strips to create a shredded, airy
texture. - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Add the milk and continue whisking.
- Crumble the feta into the eggs and mix well.
- Add the baking powder, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped mint.
- Add the olive oil and stir to combine.
- Fold in the shredded phyllo and mix until evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes so the phyllo absorbs the moisture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and level the surface. Make sure that the phyllo and feta are evenly distributed. (If you like, you can add some sesame seeds on top).
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and crisp on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 305Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 98mgSodium 510mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 9g
"These values are automatically calculated and offered for guidance only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed."
Tyropita (More Greek cheese pies)
Greek cuisine has many cheese pies. Here are a few more examples.
Greek Creased Cheese Pie (Patsavouropita)
Creased Cheese Pie is a different Greek pie called Patsavouropita (pronounced. pah-tsah-vou-RHO-pee-ta), which is very easy to make and tastes amazing.  This Greek pie is made by creasing each phyllo sheet and dipping it in a batter made with soda water, eggs and feta.
Tyropita with Kataifi, Feta and Four Cheeses
Tyropita (pronounced Ti-ROH-pee-tah) is usually made made with layers of buttered phyllo and filled with feta.  In this Tyropita I used Kataifi and five different kind of cheeses.  You can add only feta if you prefer and other cheese that melt well when baking.
Tyropita Strifti (Greek Cheese Pie)
Tyropita (pronounced tee- ROH -pee-tah) from tyri = cheese and pita = pie and Strifti (pronounced stri-FTEE), which means twisted. It takes it's name from the way the cheese pie is shaped.
Tyropitakia (Cheese Triangles with Feta)
These tasty cheese-filled triangles are finger foods which can be served as appetizers, mezedes, side dishes, and snacks.
Easy Feta Pie (Alevropita) in ten minutes
This Easy Feta Pie also called Alevropita, can't get any easier to make. It is made with a batter in which feta is crumbled inside and on top and it is ready in ten minutes.
Tyropita me Maratho (Cheese and Fennel Pie)
A tyropita (cheese pie) made homemade phyllo, xinomyzithra and flavoured with wild fennel.
Patsavouropita (the easiest Greek Tyropita - Cheese Pie)
Patsavouropita is a traditional Greek, delicious savory pie with phyllo and feta, which is very easy to make and tastes amazing.
Kypriaki Tyropita (Savory Cypriot Cheese Cake)
Kypriaki Tyropita is a savoury Cypriot cake made with halloui and mint. Tyropita = τυρÏŒπιτα, (pronounced tee-RHO-pee-tah) means cheese from tyri and pie from pita.
Flaounes (Cypriot Easter Cheese filled Bread)
Flaounes pr. flah-OU-ness (singular flaouna) is a traditional Cypriot Easter cheese bread made with an aromatic yeasted phyllo dough, filled with a special Cypriot cheese, called Pafitiko, made during the Easter period especially for flaounes, Â flavoured with Masticha (mastic resin), mahlepi (mahleb) and mint.
Tyropitari
Tyropitari pronounced Tee-rho-pee-TAH-ree, is a homemade Greek pastry filled with feta cheese and deep fried, which is served as an appetizer.
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