Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie) Recipe

Name: Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 c. chopped scallions; 2 Tbsp. parsley; 1 tsp. dill; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. milk; 3 eggs; 1/4 Feta cheese; 1/2 lb. phyllo pastry; 3/4 c. melted butter

Servings: persons

2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach
2 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped scallions
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. dill
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. milk
3 eggs
1/4 Feta cheese
1/2 lb. phyllo pastry
3/4 c. melted butter

1
Thaw spinach and squeeze free of as much water as possible. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until a light golden brown. Add scallions and cook until they wilt.
2
Add spinach and seasonings.
3
Toss lightly.
4
Remove from heat and add milk.
5
Beat eggs lightly in another bowl and add Feta cheese, coarsely crumbled.
6
Add to spinach mixture; mix well.
7
With a pastry brush, coat bottom and sides of an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish with melted butter.
8
Line with 8 sheets phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
9
Do not trim overhanging sections.
10
Pour in spinach mixture and fold overhanging sections back over filling.
11
Top with 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
12
Trim overlap.
13
Brush top with butter and score into squares or diamonds.
14
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven 45 minutes.
15
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

546

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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 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/4 c. chopped scallions, and more.

Yes, Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie) 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.

Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie)

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