Best 7 Weeknight Skillet Spinach Pie Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's also packed with flavor, look no further than this skillet spinach pie. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes and is sure to please the whole family.

The filling is made with fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, eggs, and spices. It's creamy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. The crust is made with a simple combination of flour, butter, and water. It's flaky and golden brown, and it pairs perfectly with the creamy filling.

Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this skillet spinach pie is sure to be a hit. The recipe includes instructions for both the skillet version and a baked version, so you can choose the method that best suits your needs.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes recipes for two variations of the dish: a vegetarian version and a gluten-free version. So, whether you have dietary restrictions or simply want to try something different, there's a recipe in this article that's perfect for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH PIE



Spinach Pie image

This Greek-style dish can be assembled and then frozen for up to three months. When you're ready to bake, it can go straight from the freezer into the oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 packages frozen chopped spinach, (10 ounces each), thawed and squeezed dry
1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried dill
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces frozen phyllo sheets, thawed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make the filling: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; cook until garlic is tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in spinach, feta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fold in eggs until combined.
  • Divide mixture evenly between two 9-inch springform pans or two 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plates; press firmly to flatten.
  • Make the topping: In a large bowl, gently toss sliced phyllo to separate, then toss with remaining 1/2 cup oil until coated.
  • Divide phyllo between pies, covering the tops evenly and completely. (To freeze, cover pies tightly with plastic wrap, being careful not to flatten topping. Bake within 3 months; do not thaw first.)
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes for frozen pie (30 minutes for unfrozen pie).

SKILLET SPINACH PIE



Skillet Spinach Pie image

Opa! This spanakopita-inspired dish is a great vegetarian main or a hearty side for meat or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
3 large eggs
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Coarse salt and pepper
4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 10-inch nonstick, oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium. Transfer 2 tablespoons to a small bowl. Add onion to skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in spinach, ricotta, eggs, feta, dill, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Lay 1 sheet phyllo on a work surface and lightly brush with reserved melted butter. Lay over spinach mixture, folding edges under to fit inside skillet. (Keep extra phyllo covered while you work.) One at a time, brush remaining 3 sheets and add to skillet, rotating and scrunching each sheet slightly so edges are offset and top is ruffled. Bake until golden brown and heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15 g

SARA'S SPINACH PIE



Sara's Spinach Pie image

Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
Sea salt
2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and thoroughly dried
Vegetable oil or nonstick spray, for oiling pan
1 pound feta cheese, rinsed in cool water, then crumbled
12 ounces ricotta cheese, drained
5 ounces (about 2 cups) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
Freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over low heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and pinch of salt, and sauté until soft and beginning to turn golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Return pan to medium heat. Working in batches and adding oil 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, sauté spinach until wilted, then transfer to a bowl. Coarsely chop cooked spinach, then squeeze hard to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly oil a shallow 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, combine feta, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, eggs and a generous amount of pepper. Mix well. Add spinach and onions and mix thoroughly. Add dill, and toss to blend. Spoon into baking dish, pat down evenly and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake pie for 30 minutes. Raise heat to 350 degrees and bake until lightly firm in center and golden on top, about 20 more minutes. If top begins to brown too much, cover lightly with foil. To serve, allow pie to cool slightly before cutting into squares. It may also be served cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 463, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 936 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SKILLET SPANAKOPITA RECIPE BY TASTY



Skillet Spanakopita Recipe by Tasty image

Perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner, this easy, one-pan spanakopita will hit the spot. Contrary to popular belief, spanakopita does not traditionally use garlic in the filling. It is meant to lean more toward the sweet side and the addition of garlic would make the filling more savory.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h23m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing phyllo
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
24 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
¼ cup fresh dill, minced
⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup fresh mint, minced
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
3 large eggs
8 oz feta cheese, in brine, shredded, plus 4 (115 g) ounces, crumbled
10 sheets frozen phyllo, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Melt the butter and olive oil together in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and scallions and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened. Stir in the spinach, season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until most of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in the dill, parsley, mint, and sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until the herbs are fragrant. Remove the pan from heat and let the filling cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then fold in the shredded and crumbled feta. Add the cooled spinach mixture to the eggs and feta and fold to combine.
  • Wipe out the skillet and lightly grease with olive oil. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough across the pan, gently tucking flush against the bottom (it will hang over the edges) and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the first sheet in another direction and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Repeat with 4 more sheets of phyllo, alternating where the overhanging phyllo falls each time. Add the spinach filling to the skillet, smoothing the top, and fold the overhanging phyllo over the filling.
  • Tear the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo in half crosswise. Crumble each piece of phyllo on top of the filling, covering the entire surface. Lightly brush or spray the entire top of the pie with olive oil.
  • Bake the spanakopita for 38-43 minutes, or until the filling is set and the phyllo is golden brown in most places.
  • Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 2 grams

DEEP DISH SPANAKOPITA



Deep Dish Spanakopita image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

500 grams frozen spinach (about two 9-ounce packages)
10 sheets frozen phyllo dough (about 280 grams/10 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove, grated
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped dill
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 250 grams)
1 egg
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (75 grams)

Steps:

  • Defrost the spinach and phyllo dough in the fridge overnight.
  • For the filling, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened and lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley, dill, red pepper flakes, nutmeg and lemon zest. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drain the spinach through a strainer lined with a clean kitchen towel or a few layers of sturdy paper towel. Gather the spinach up in the towel and squeeze out as much of the water as possible. Transfer to a bowl and add the lemon juice and feta. Stir in the cooled onion mixture and the egg.
  • Retrieve the phyllo from the fridge, unroll it and cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it from drying out. Place a 9-inch springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet and brush the bottom and sides lightly with butter. Lay out one sheet of phyllo, brush with butter and transfer it to the prepared pan. There is no need to be extra careful here - the phyllo might tear, crack or rumple up a bit but that just makes for more texture in the end result. Layer on two more buttered sheets of phyllo across the bottom of the pan.
  • Continue buttering the phyllo as before but begin placing the remaining sheets off-center around the pan so that their edges overlap in the center of the base and the other edge hangs over the sides, gently pressing along the bottom and up the sides to create a crust. Transfer the spinach filling into the phyllo crust and spread into an even layer.
  • Gather and fold the overhanging phyllo overtop of the edges of the spinach, leaving the center bit of spinach exposed. Brush the phyllo with remaining butter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan and serving.

WEEKNIGHT SPINACH QUICHE RECIPE



Weeknight Spinach Quiche Recipe image

Make your evening simple with our Weeknight Quiche Recipe. This cheesy, easy quiche recipe requires only 15 minutes of total prep time.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 frozen pie crust (9 inch), thawed
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook mushrooms and onions in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in spinach.
  • Whisk eggs, milk and dressing in medium bowl until blended. Add spinach mixture and cheese; mix well. Pour into crust; sprinkle with bacon.
  • Bake 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 15 g

SKILLET SPANAKOPITA



Skillet Spanakopita image

Buttery, bright and herbaceous, this recipe is a faster take on the Greek spinach and feta pie and far less effort than forming individual triangular spanakopita pastries. A combination of stovetop cooking and oven baking ensures that the filling stays moist while the crust gets crisp. First, the spinach is cooked down in a mixture of butter, garlic and leeks until it wilts enough to release any moisture. Then, the filling is prepared, and the spanakopita assembled in the skillet. Give the phyllo a head start on the stovetop, then transfer to the oven so the spinach filling cooks through at the same time the phyllo becomes flaky. The timing may be precise for the cooking, but you can eat it whenever you want: This spanakopita is just as good at room temperature as it is warm.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, casseroles, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 medium leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds), white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 3 cups)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons juice (from 1 large lemon)
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
6 ounces fresh Greek sheep's-milk feta in brine, drained and crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups feta)
8 sheets phyllo dough of any size (see Tip), thawed, laid flat on a sheet pan and loosely covered with a towel

Steps:

  • In a large (preferably 10-inch) cast-iron skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add one large handful of spinach at a time, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and stir until wilted, until you've added and seasoned all of the spinach and the mixture is thoroughly combined, about 12 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool.
  • Arrange an oven rack in the middle position, and heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, dill, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Working with about 1 cup at a time, transfer the spinach mixture to a fine-mesh strainer or sieve set in the sink and press the mixture to remove as much liquid as possible, then add to the parsley mixture. Stir to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Feta is salty, so season very lightly with salt here.) Stir in the eggs, then gently fold in the feta, doing your best to leave the larger chunks intact.
  • Prepare the phyllo crust: Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. In a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the remaining 5 tablespoons butter; set aside. Brush the bottom and sides of the skillet with melted butter. Working quickly with one phyllo sheet at a time, lightly brush the top of one sheet with butter, then lay it in the skillet, buttered-side up, with an overhang on all sides. Gently press it in to eliminate any large air bubbles between the phyllo and the pan. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets, rotating each sheet in a different direction as you add it.
  • Spoon the spinach-feta mixture into the skillet, spreading in an even layer. Working with one tip of overhanging phyllo dough at a time, starting with the top layer first, lift it over the spinach-feta mixture and toward the center of the pan, loosely crinkling it as you go. Repeat with all of the phyllo sheets, then lightly brush the exposed surface of the phyllo with butter. (You should have a circle of uncovered spinach-feta mixture in the center, surrounded by a ring of crinkled phyllo dough.)
  • Cook over medium heat on the stovetop for about 5 minutes to crisp the bottom crust. Transfer to middle rack of the oven, and bake until phyllo is golden and the filling is warmed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and let sit 10 minutes to cool and firm up. Sprinkle small sprigs of parsley and dill over the spinach-feta mixture, if desired. Slice into 6 to 8 wedges to serve. The spanakopita can be served warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Fresh spinach is the best choice for this recipe, but frozen spinach can be used in a pinch. If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water.
  • A variety of cheeses can be used in this recipe. A good melting cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, is a good choice. For a more complex flavor, try using a combination of cheeses, such as feta, Parmesan, and ricotta.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large nonstick skillet. Just be sure to preheat the skillet over medium-high heat before adding the spinach mixture.
  • Be careful not to overcook the spinach mixture. The spinach should be wilted but still bright green.
  • Serve the spinach pie immediately, or let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This weeknight skillet spinach pie is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy families. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. The pie is cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. It is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Related Topics