Spanakopita(Spinach Pita) Recipe

Name: Spanakopita(Spinach Pita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fillo dough or struedel sheets, thawed; 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 stalk leek, chopped; 6 eggs, beaten; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled; 2 Tbsp. cottage cheese; 1/4 c. melted butter; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 stick butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 lb. fillo dough or struedel sheets, thawed
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk leek, chopped
6 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp. cottage cheese
1/4 c. melted butter
1/4 c. olive oil
1 stick butter, melted

1
Beat eggs; add spinach, onion, leeks, pepper, baking powder, cheeses and 1/4 cup butter and olive oil.
2
Mix with a tablespoon. Brush a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with melted butter.
3
Layer with 6 sheets of dough, brushing butter between sheets.
4
Start spreading 1/2 cup mixture and alternate with one sheet; cover.
5
Spread mixture evenly.
6
Do this until you use all of mixture.
7
Then use 6 sheets to cover top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
9
Cool for 10 minutes.
10
Cut in squares and serve.
11
Can be frozen.

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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 lb. fillo dough or struedel sheets, thawed, 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 stalk leek, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita(Spinach Pita) 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.

Spanakopita(Spinach Pita)

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