1 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 lb. cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
3/4 tsp. white pepper
8 eggs, well beaten
3 sticks butter, melted
12 sheets filo dough

For filling, combine cheeses, pepper, eggs and 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter. Mix well.

Grease 9 1/2 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Place sheet of filo in pan, brush with butter. Repeat this procedure with 5 sheets of filo, brushing each with butter. Spread with cheese filling. Top with 6 buttered sheets of filo. Carefully seal edges. Make slits on top or cut into serving pieces.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Test by sticking toothpick in center; it should come out clean. Filo on top should be golden brown. Can be reheated for 10 to 15 minutes; it will puff up. Microwave reheating is not recommended.