Ingredients

　　

Step 1

Use a large baking pan a little smaller than the sheets of fillo. Brush it with oil or melted butter. Place half the package of fillo, or about 7 sheets, one on top of another, at the bottom of the pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter or oil and letting the sheets come up along the sides.

　　

Step 2

Spread the filling evenly on top. Then cover with the remaining sheets, brushing each, including the top one, with melted butter or oil.

　　

Step 3

With a sharp-pointed knife, cut into 2-inch squares or diamonds with parallel lines, only down to the filling, not right through.

　　

Step 4

Bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Cut along the cutting lines, this time right through to the bottom, and serve hot.

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