Spanakopeta(Spinach Squares) Recipe

Name: Spanakopeta(Spinach Squares)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches green onion, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/4 lb. butter; 2 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1/2 lb. pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled; 8 eggs; 1 tsp. salt; pepper to taste; 1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets; melted butter or margarine

Servings: persons

2 bunches green onion, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 lb. butter
2 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 lb. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
8 eggs
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets
melted butter or margarine

1
Saut onions in butter until soft.
2
Add spinach and saut a few minutes longer; cool.
3
Add cream cheese, Feta, eggs, salt and pepper; mix well.
4
Place 10 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in a 12 x 16 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter. Add spinach mixture, then place another 10 layers of phyllo, buttering each sheet.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
6
Cut into squares before serving.
7
You can brush the spanakopeta with a slightly beaten egg before baking for a nice luster.
8
I use margarine as all butter is very rich.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches green onion, finely chopped, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1/4 lb. butter, 2 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, and more.

Yes, Spanakopeta(Spinach Squares) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spanakopeta(Spinach Squares)

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