SPANAKOPITA, SPINACH PIE

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Make and share this Spanakopita, Spinach Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 sheets phyllo pastry
2 lbs spinach, washed,stems cut off and coarsely chopped,placed in a pan,damp
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons dill or 2 teaspoons fennel, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup dry curd cottage cheese
1 cup feta cheese, crumpled
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & pepper
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat the washed spinach, do not add water the moisture from washing the spinach is enough.
  • Saute until just wilted 3-5 minutes,remove from pan set aside.
  • Fry onion in the oil for 10 minutes, add green onion and fry a further 5 minutes In a large bowl mix onions& spinach, add parsley, dill or fennel, nutmeg, cheeses and eggs.
  • Stir to combine and check taste for the amount of salt& pepper you want.
  • Brush a 12x10" baking dish with butter and line with a sheet of fillo.
  • Brush sheet with butter and place in another sheet of fillo continue to brush each sheet until you have 5 layers.
  • Pour in the spinach mixture and top with remaining 5 sheets of fillo buttering each sheet.
  • Brush top layer with butter and score it with a very sharp knife or a razor blade in serving size squares.
  • Sprinkle with water to keep the fillo from curling.
  • Bake in 350f oven for about 45 minute, or until it has puffed and is golden.
  • allow to sit for 5 minutes and serve.

ClarenceKembro Jaçksonjr,
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This recipe was a disaster. The spanakopita fell apart when I tried to cut it.


Anchal Chandra
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The filling was bland and the phyllo dough was soggy.


B.M Mahbubul Bakar
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This spanakopita was a little too oily for my taste.


Marisol Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of phyllo dough, but I loved this spanakopita. The filling was so flavorful.


Kmi
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This is the best spanakopita recipe I've ever tried.


QristyIez
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I made this spanakopita for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Murtaza Murtaza
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This spanakopita is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen spinach.


AS Baloch
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I've made this spanakopita several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer or main course.


Mohamed Hussin
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This is my go-to recipe for spanakopita. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


MD. Joblu Miah
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I love this recipe! The spanakopita is always a hit with my family and friends.


Melvin Harris
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This spanakopita was delicious! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


MD shawon Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this spanakopita! The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Asmaa Aldaher
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The filling is flavorful and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Gerry Diedrich
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I love spanakopita and this recipe did not disappoint. The filling was delicious and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Voice King Max
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This was my first time making spanakopita and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The filling was flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Carizma Helmick
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I've made spanakopita a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The spinach filling is so flavorful and the phyllo dough is so crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Ssali Akram
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This spanakopita recipe is a keeper! The filling is packed with flavor and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.