Spanakopita Recipe

Name: Spanakopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach or 2 pkg. frozen, chopped; 1/2 cup butter melted; salt; pepper to taste; garlic salt to taste; 1 onion finely chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil or less; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 pound feta cheese; 1 cottage cheese tall container; 4 eggs slightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon dill; 1 box phyllo pastry

Servings: persons

2 pounds fresh spinach or 2 pkg. frozen, chopped
1/2 cup butter melted
salt
pepper to taste
garlic salt to taste
1 onion finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil or less
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound feta cheese
1 cottage cheese tall container
4 eggs slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dill
1 box phyllo pastry

1
Wash spinach, de-stem, dry and coarsely chop.
2
Saute onion in oil until golden.
3
Mix egg with crumbled feta cheese, cottage cheese, spices and Parmesan cheese.
4
Add spinach and mix until well blended.
5
Line 11x14x2 inch pan with 8-10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
6
Note: For ease in handling pastry, make sure it's completely thawed.
7
Top with spinach mixture.
8
Repeat procedure with another 8-10 pastry sheets.
9
Sprinkle top layer with water and slit top to vent steam.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fresh spinach or 2 pkg. frozen, chopped, 1/2 cup butter melted, salt, pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spanakopita

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