Spanakopita
Greek spinach and feta pie in crispy, buttery phyllo pastry — irresistible as an appetizer or main.
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Prep30m
Cook45m
Total1h 15m
Serves8
Levelmedium
Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 lb fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 8 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ onion (finely diced)
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 12 phyllo dough (sheets)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
How to Make It
- 1
Sauté onion and garlic. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Cool and squeeze dry.
- 2
Mix spinach with feta, ricotta, eggs, dill, and nutmeg.
- 3
Brush a 9x13 pan with butter. Layer 6 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- 4
Spread filling evenly. Layer remaining 6 sheets, each buttered.
- 5
Score top into squares before baking.
- 6
Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until golden and crispy.
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