Spanakopita (Spinach Puffs) Recipe

Name: Spanakopita (Spinach Puffs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb phyllo dough; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach; 6 -8 ounces feta cheese (small container); 16 ounces cottage cheese; ½ cup parmesan cheese; melted margarine (about 1 1/2 sticks); 3 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 3 eggs; 1 dash salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb phyllo dough
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
6 -8 ounces feta cheese (small container)
16 ounces cottage cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
melted margarine (about 1 1/2 sticks)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 cup chopped onion
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
3 eggs
1 dash salt and pepper

1
Thaw the spinach and phyllo dough.
2
Be sure to keep the phyllo dough covered once the package is opened.
3
It will dry out quickly.
4
Saute the spinach, onion and olive oil.
5
Add parsley, salt and pepper.
6
Cook until all liquid is absorbed.
7
In a mixing bowl, mix feta, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese together with beaten eggs.
8
Add spinach mixture to the cheese mixture and stir well.
9
Take 2 leaves of phyllo dough (layered on top of each other) and brush with butter.
10
Cut the sheets long ways into 3 equal strips approximately 2x14-inches each.
11
Put 1 tbsp of spinach mixture at the end of 1 strip.
12
Fold the strip like a flag making a triangle with each fold.
13
3 puffs will be made from 1 double thickness of phyllo sheet.
14
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with butter.
15
Repeat until all the filling is used.
16
Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes.

1344

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb phyllo dough, 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, 6 -8 ounces feta cheese (small container), 16 ounces cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita (Spinach Puffs) 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 Puffs)

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