Ingredients

How to make it

  • 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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  • swamphunter007 16 years ago
    This sounds so tasty. Greek food is my favorite. I can't wait to try it, thanks!
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    " It was excellent "
    elisabizter ate it and said...
    anything greek.
    im soooo in!!
    thanks!
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  • turtle66 17 years ago
    Your strudel looks yummy.
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  • andah 17 years ago
    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?
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  • pipit13 17 years ago
    This looks so good.
    Will definitely have to try this one.
    Thanks
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    " It was excellent "
    lor ate it and said...
    Again... thank you for sharing ;-) This recipe looks amazingly delicious!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    dariana ate it and said...
    jeri and jess, enjoy!
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  • jess 17 years ago
    This looks just yummy and will try this....can't wait to put this one together...I just love greek food
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  • jeri817 18 years ago
    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
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    " It was excellent "
    dariana ate it and said...
    hisham, persimmons are a fruit that grow on trees.
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  • hisham 18 years ago
    Kindly inform me about persimmons..Thanks
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    " It was excellent "
    dariana ate it and said...
    I hope you all enjoyed this one. I love this recipe.
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  • jaeleepoms 18 years ago
    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!
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    " It was excellent "
    dariana ate it and 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!
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  • vanessa 18 years ago
    This looks great although I've always been afraid of phyllo. I like the way you cook.
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    " It was excellent "
    dariana ate it and said...
    g_whizz, they are truly yummy.
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  • g_whizz 18 years ago
    I have leftover roast leg of lamb that I'm going to try in these. YUM!
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