Gibonitza - Spanakopita

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   In 12 inch skillet, melt 2 tbsp (30 ml).

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   butter over medium-high heat until hot.

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   Add onion and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

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   Transfer to large bowl.

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   Stir in remaining ingredients except phyllo sheets.

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   Melt remaining butter.

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   Heat oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).

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   Remove phyllo from package.

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   Keep covered to prevent drying out.

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    Lightly brush bottom and sides of 11 inch x 7 inch glass baking dish with melted butter.

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    On waxed paper, brush 1 phyllo sheet with melted butter.

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    Place sheet in baking dish, gently pressing against sides of dish and allowing edges to overhang sides.

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    Repeat with four more sheets.

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    Spread spinach filling evenly on top.

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    Fold overhanging edges of phyllo over filling.

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    Cut remaining 5 sheets crosswise in half.

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    On waxed paper, lightly brush 1 sheet with butter.

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    Place on top of filling.

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    Repeat with remaining phyllo.

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    Bake 35 - 40 minutes until hot in center and top is golden.

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