Egg & Spinach Hors D'oeuvres (Torta Pascualina)
Created by Derf on April 28, 2013
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 50m
- Recipe #9304
Ingredients
- 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)
How to Make
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Step 1: Brush a 9x12x2 inch baking pan with butter.
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Step 2: Cover with 3 layers phyllo dough, brushing the surface of each layer with melted butter.
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Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated cheese over the third layer.
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Step 4: Cover with 3 more layers, brushing each layer with butter.
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Step 5: Combine 4 tablespoons grated cheese with the spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cream and flour and mix well.
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Step 6: Spread over the layered dough and cover with the egg slices.
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Step 7: Repeat the procedure with the remaining 6 leaves of dough, brushing the top layer generously with melted butter.
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Step 8: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes until crisp, flaky and golden.
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Step 9: Cut into serving pieces and serve hot or cold.