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Egg & Spinach Hors D'oeuvres (Torta Pascualina)

Here's how you make Egg & Spinach Hors D'oeuvres (Torta Pascualina)
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 50m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 phyllo pastry sheets
  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cooked spinach (squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 6 large eggs (hard-boiled, sliced)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Brush a 9x12x2 inch baking pan with butter.

  • Step 2: Cover with 3 layers phyllo dough, brushing the surface of each layer with melted butter.

  • Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated cheese over the third layer.

  • Step 4: Cover with 3 more layers, brushing each layer with butter.

  • Step 5: Combine 4 tablespoons grated cheese with the spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cream and flour and mix well.

  • Step 6: Spread over the layered dough and cover with the egg slices.

  • Step 7: Repeat the procedure with the remaining 6 leaves of dough, brushing the top layer generously with melted butter.

  • Step 8: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes until crisp, flaky and golden.

  • Step 9: Cut into serving pieces and serve hot or cold.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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