MOLDED SPINACH PHYLLO PIE (SPANAKOPITA SE FORMA)

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Provided by Dena Kleiman

Categories     side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped scallion
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds fresh spinach, cleaned, or four 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
8 ounces cottage cheese
2 tablespoons farina
1/2 cup minced flatleaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound butter, melted
1 pound phyllo pastry

Steps:

  • Saute scallion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Cook spinach in water until wilted in a large saucepan. Drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible. (If using frozen spinach, simply thaw and drain thoroughly.) Mix together scallion, eggs, feta, cottage cheese, farina, parsley, dill, and spinach. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Butter a two-quart ring mold. Unfold phyllo and wrap in plastic wrap to keep from drying out. Remove one sheet of phyllo and, using a pastry brush, lightly dab it with melted butter. Fit into the mold, allowing at least an inch to hang over the edge. Repeat, using about 20 sheets of phyllo, making sure to distribute the sheets evenly on all sides. Fill mold with spinach mixture. Fold overhanging bits of phyllo over filling. Arrange remaining sheets, individually by buttering one at a time and placing it over the filling so that the mold is completely covered. Remove pastry dough from the mold's center hole.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place mold on baking sheet and bake for 1 1/4 hours or until golden brown and puffed. Let stand 10 minutes before unmolding onto a platter. If top crust is not crisp and golden, return to oven briefly to brown top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

shafic muzamil
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The spanakopita was good, but the phyllo dough was a little too thick. I think I would use a thinner dough next time.


Muhammad Taofeek
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This spanakopita was a little too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese next time.


Agni Joshi
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this spanakopita. The filling was so flavorful and the phyllo dough was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Vera pascal
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This spanakopita was absolutely delicious! The spinach filling was so flavorful and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jus Tin Koko
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The spanakopita was good, but it was a little too dry. I think I would add more spinach next time.


Foxofdawoods
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This spanakopita was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese next time.


Alyssa Cote
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I made this spanakopita for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Mr.joy mondol
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This spanakopita was amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Wendy Hood
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The spanakopita was good, but the phyllo dough was a little too thick. I think I would use a thinner dough next time.


Comfort Zizi
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This spanakopita was a little too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Kala Kala
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this spanakopita! The filling was so flavorful and the phyllo dough was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Zubair Akhtar
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This spanakopita was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Ali. Akber Ssejgjj
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I've been making spanakopita for years, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The spinach filling is perfectly seasoned, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again!