SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE)

Spanakopita (Spinach and Cheese Pie) image

This is my mother's recipe that she makes every year for Christmas Eve. It's very rich and takes some time, but it is so worth it!

Provided by caetb

Categories Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (or 6 cups fresh, steamed)
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 small onion, minced
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 margarine or 1/2 butter, melted
8 ounces packages filo pastry, thawed

Steps:

Mix spinach, feta, cottage cheese, onion, parsley, dill and salt.
Add beaten agges and combine well.
Brush bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with the softened butter.
Unfold the filo leaves and cut in half, crosswise.
Wrap and refreeze one half of the filo.
Cover the other half of the filo with a damp towel.
Gently separate one filo leaf from the stack.
Place it in the baking dish and fold over the edges to fit the bottom of the dish.
Brush the entire surface of the filo lightly with melted butter.
Repeat steps 7-9 until you have used half of the filo leaves.
Preheat the oven to 350.
Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the filo in the dish.
Layer the remaining filo over the spinach mixture in the same manner as the first half of the filo.
Cut through the top layers of the filo leaves with a sharp knife, making a diamond pattern (this will make it easier to cut the spanakopita later).
Cook uncovered until golden, about 35 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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Mpadwa Martin

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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the pine nuts in this recipe. It turned out great!

Solomon Tawiah

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This spanakopita was a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more spinach or cheese next time.

Rahat Mia

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I made this spanakopita for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.

eliza_plays uwu

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

Benita Boadi

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I loved this spanakopita! The flavors were perfect and the texture was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.

Md sami Islam

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This spanakopita was a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll drain the spinach better next time.

Wassam Majid

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I've never made spanakopita before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.

Jen Velez

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This spanakopita was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time.

Diego Mk

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I'm not a fan of phyllo dough, but I really enjoyed this spanakopita. The dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was moist and flavorful.

Willow Pryor

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This spanakopita was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The final product was amazing.

Courage Oz

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I made this spanakopita for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.

Fizza Saddique

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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This spanakopita is a great addition to my repertoire.

Julie Dremmy

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This spanakopita was a hit at my party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.

sandra scott

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I love spanakopita, and this recipe did not disappoint. The spinach and cheese filling was perfectly seasoned and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky.