Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup scallion, minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced or 4 teaspoons dried dill weed; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces cottage cheese; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, if fresh or 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded; 2 eggs; salt and pepper; 40 sheets phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup scallion, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh dill, minced or 4 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces cottage cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, if fresh or 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
2 eggs
salt and pepper
40 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Combine all ingredients, except for fillo and butter, in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
3
Layer 4 sheets of fillo dough, brushing EACH ONE with butter. Cut into 8 strips, the cuts should be perpendicular to the long edges.
4
Place 1 Tablespoon of filling on each strip, about 1-inch from the bottom. Fold corner of fillo to form a triangle. Continue folding triangle onto itself. Brush outside with butter.
5
Place triangles, seam down, on cookie sheet or in baking dish about 1-inch apart.
6
Repeat steps 3-5 until all the filling is used.
7
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Serve hot.

592

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 1/2 cup scallion, minced, 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced or 4 teaspoons dried dill weed, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spanakopita

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