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Greek Lamb And Cheese Strudel Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Dariana / All my dishes 2 years, 8 months ago I got this from my former Mom-In-Law who was Greek, it is still one of my fave recipes today. Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:20	Dariana
	greek strudel lamb cheese phyllodough

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Ingredients

8 ounces lean ground lamb or beef

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 5- to 6-ounce package soft goat cheese (chevre) or 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese (1 1/4 cups)

1/2 of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

12 sheets frozen phyllo dough (14x9-inch rectangles), thawed

1/4 cup butter, melted

Ground nutmeg

Persimmons (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

For filling, in a medium skillet, cook ground meat and onion over medium-high heat until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in cheese, spinach, milk, lemon peel, salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.

Unroll phyllo dough; cover with plastic wrap. To make a phyllo roll, remove one sheet of phyllo and lightly brush with melted butter. Place a second sheet of phyllo on top of the first; brush with butter. Add four more phyllo sheets, one at a time, brushing each with butter. Spread half of the filling over the phyllo stack, spreading to within 3 inches of the long sides and 1 1/2 inches of the short sides. Fold short sides of phyllo toward center. Fold one long side of phyllo over filling, then roll up. Repeat to make a second phyllo roll.

Place phyllo rolls, seam sides down, on a large baking sheet. Brush with remaining melted butter; sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Score the tops of the phyllo rolls, making cuts 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. To serve, place strudel on a serving platter. Slice strudel on the scored lines. If desired, garnish with persimmons. Makes about 20. servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare, shape, and score strudel as directed (do not bake). Wrap strudel in moistureproof and vaporproof wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place frozen strudel, seam sides down, on a large baking sheet. Brush stride; with melted butter and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Slice on scored lines.

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Comments

g_whizz 2 years, 7 months ago said:
I have leftover roast leg of lamb that I'm going to try in these. YUM!

dariana 2 years, 7 months ago said:
G_whizz, they are truly yummy.

vanessa 2 years, 7 months ago said:
This looks great although I've always been afraid of phyllo. I like the way you cook.

dariana 2 years, 7 months ago said:
Vanessa, phyllo is so easy, start with the frozen if you need to just to get you used to using it. This is an awesome recipe, and thanks for the cooking compliment!

jaeleepoms 2 years, 6 months ago said:
Oooh, this looks good - I'm going to have to try this! There really isn't any good Greek food around here, so I have to make it myself!

dariana 2 years, 6 months ago said:
I hope you all enjoyed this one. I love this recipe.

hisham 2 years, 6 months ago said:
Kindly inform me about persimmons..Thanks

dariana 2 years, 6 months ago said:
Hisham, persimmons are a fruit that grow on trees.

jeri817 2 years, 5 months ago said:
Dariana...This looks so delicious. Although i am Jewish, my first husband was Greek (the second Albanian...long story, don't ask! LOL)I love to make ethnic dishes and use phyllo whenever I can. I would love to keep in touch with you if you would like. Til next time
Jeri

jess 2 years, 2 months ago said:
This looks just yummy and will try this....can't wait to put this one together...I just love greek food

dariana 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Jeri and jess, enjoy!

lor 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Again... thank you for sharing ;-) This recipe looks amazingly delicious!!!

pipit13 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This looks so good.
Will definitely have to try this one.
Thanks

andah 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Hi dariana, i'd like to try it but im afraid that there's no phyllo here in the philippines.is there any alternative just like invisiblechef said (cresent rolls). how to make phyllo.can you give me the recipe?

turtle66 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Your strudel looks yummy.

elisabizter 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Anything greek.
im soooo in!!
thanks!

swamphunter007 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This sounds so tasty. Greek food is my favorite. I can't wait to try it, thanks!

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invisiblechef 2 years, 4 months ago said:
For people who are afraid of phyllo dough you can only use crescent rolls, just roll them out into a square. Or you could just make little pockets out of them with the crescent rolls. Not as fancy of course.

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