Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
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 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Grecian
Ingredients
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- 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/