Best 8 Whimpy Skimpy Spinach Pie Recipes

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**Spinach Pie: A Wholesome and Flavorful Treat**

Spinach pie is a delectable dish that combines the goodness of spinach, feta cheese, and flaky phyllo dough. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was known as spanakopita. Over the centuries, it has become a staple in many cuisines worldwide, with variations that reflect regional preferences. This article presents a collection of spinach pie recipes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. From the classic Greek spanakopita to a healthier version made with whole wheat phyllo dough and reduced-fat feta cheese, there's a perfect recipe for every occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and satisfying spinach pie that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

WHIMPY SKIMPY SPINACH PIE



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You know you are a Rhode Islander when you know what a "Whimpy Skimpy" is! These have been made at Caserta's Pizza on Federal Hill, since 1946. Another R.I. institution!

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach
1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
1 pepperoni, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
garlic salt or garlic powder, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 lbs pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the spinach according to package directions; drain well.
  • Combine with the black olives, pepperoni, mozzarella, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured work surface.
  • Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place a portion of the spinach mixture on each piece of dough.
  • Close each piece of dough and seal to make a turnover.
  • Brush each turnover with olive oil.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 172.5, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.5

WHIMPY SKIMPY SPINACH PIE



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You know you are a Rhode Islander when you know what a "Whimpy Skimpy" is! These have been made at Caserta's Pizza on Federal Hill, since 1946. Another R.I. institution!

Provided by star pooley

Categories     Other Breads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10) oz package of frozen chopped spinach
1 (4) oz can chopped black olives
1 stick of pepperoni, chopped into small pieces
1/2 c shredded mozzarela cheese
garlic powder or salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 lb pizza dough (store bought or homemade)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Cook the spinach according to package directions; drain well.
  • 3. Combine with the black olives, pepperoni, mozzarella, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • 4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface; cut into 12 equal pieces.
  • 5. Place a portion of the spinach mixture in the center of each piece of dough.
  • 6. Close each piece of dough, sealing edges to make a turnover.
  • 7. Brush each turnover with olive oil; place on baking sheet.
  • 8. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 9. Serve immediately.

SPINACH PIE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
6 extra-large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 pound good feta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pignoli (pine nuts)
1/4 pound salted butter, melted
6 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saute pan on medium heat, saute the onions with the olive oil until translucent and slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out and discard as much of the liquid from the spinach as possible. Put the spinach into a bowl and then gently mix in the onions, eggs, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, feta, and pignoli. Butter an ovenproof, nonstick, 8-inch saute pan and line it with 6 stacked sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter and letting the edges hang over the pan. Pour the spinach mixture into the middle of the phyllo and neatly fold the edges up and over the top to seal in the filling. Brush the top well with melted butter. Bake for 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

FLAKY CRUST SPINACH PIE



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A nice addition to any buffet or served with a salad for lunch. This pie is best served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Richard-NYC

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells (prepared or homemade)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 dash nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 eggs (beaten)

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in large skillet.
  • Add onions and sauté until soft about 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach to onions and continue cooking for about three minutes until the water has evaporated from spinach.
  • Season spinach with a dash of nutmeg.
  • In large bowl combine spinach, eggs and all the cheeses.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Pile mixture into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for one hour or until golden brown on top.

SPINACH PIE



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Yummy!

Provided by Sandy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 eggs
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9 inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Squeeze extra water out of the spinach and add the spinach to the skillet. Continue cooking until the spinach is heated through and the extra water evaporates. Spoon mixture into pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and cream. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour into pie pan, top with shredded Swiss cheese. dot with remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 289.5 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 27.9 g, Sodium 538.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SAVORY SPINACH PIE



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Even those who aren't morning people will break into smiles when they taste this super spinach pie. Serves with cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit, it will surely get your day off to a sunny start!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach, salt and nutmeg. , In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream, cheese and eggs. Stir in spinach mixture. Pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

WHIMPIES



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This is my Mom's recipe and she's the best cook in the world. This is a family favorite and freezes well too!

Provided by Cheryl Butchko

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, increase the heat to medium-high, and stir until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the ketchup, chili sauce, water, parsley, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, mustard powder, chili powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1177.8 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • For a vegan version of the pie, use silken tofu instead of eggs. Press the tofu between two plates to remove excess moisture before using.
  • If you don't have any frozen spinach, you can use fresh spinach instead. Just wilt it in a pan with a little bit of olive oil before adding it to the pie filling.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the pie filling, such as chopped mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • If you don't have any phyllo dough, you can use puff pastry instead. Just be sure to roll it out thinly before using.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it unbaked. When you're ready to bake it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

This spinach pie is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. So next time you have some spinach on hand, give this recipe a try.

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