Name: Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Grecian
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup cream sauce; 6 eggs, beaten; 1 cup finely-crumbled feta cheese; Salt and pepper; Dash of nutmeg; 1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets; Butter, melted

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

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This Grecian spinach pie is a recipe that both my sister Kathryn and I have made often. It’s a winner!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Entree
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Grecian

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh spinach
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream sauce
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup finely-crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets
Butter, melted

Instructions

Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.
Sauté onion in butter until soft.
Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer.
Cool. Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Mix well.
Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in a 14 x 11 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter. Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling, again buttering each sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Cut into small squares before serving.

Notes

Spanakopita freezes well.

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Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/spanakopita-spinach-pie/