Homemade Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Homemade Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 6 eggs; 1 cup chopped fresh dill leaves; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 pound crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 pound cottage cheese; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; sour cream for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

5 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
6 eggs
1 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound crumbled feta cheese
1/2 pound cottage cheese
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
sour cream for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Place the spinach, eggs, dill, onion, feta cheese, cottage cheese, and black pepper into a large bowl, and mix well.
3
Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil; top with 2 more sheets of phyllo dough. Spread the spinach filling evenly over the sheets of phyllo, pat it down gently, and top with 2 more sheets of phyllo. Drizzle with 1 more tablespoon of olive oil, and top with the remaining 2 phyllo sheets. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the filling is set, about 1 hour. To serve, cut into squares and top each square with a dollop of sour cream.

1037

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry, 6 eggs, 1 cup chopped fresh dill leaves, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade Spanakopita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Spanakopita

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