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Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) Recipe
by Nancy Miyasaki

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

I love spanakopita, but it's too much work. This is a great way to make spanakopita for a crowd. And it's really yummy, too! Just remember the filo has to be defrosted overnight or for 5 hours before assembling.

Rating: 4.8/5
Avg. 4.8/5 8 votes
Prep time: Greece Greek
Cook time: Servings: 12

Goes Well With: grilled meat

Wine and Drink Pairings: white wine

Ingredients

  • 4 small green onions
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed; all excess water squeezed from it
  • 1/2 pound feta cheese
  • 1/2 pint cottage cheese
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 pound filo
  • 1/2 pound butter, melted

Directions

  1. Very Important- Filo must be defrosted overnight or for 5 hours before assembling.
  2. Chop onions and add to drained spinach. Add crumbled feta cheese, cottage cheese, well-beaten eggs, dill, parsley and mix well. LIne an 11x14x2" deep pan with 10 buttered sheets of filo pastry, buttering well between each. Add egg/cheese mixture. Top with remaining buttered sheets of filo pastry.
  3. Bake in 425 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.