Spanakopita, spinach pie, is a Greek savory pastry, filled with cheeses and spinach. Brunch, light dinner, Shavuot – this interesting, easy, make-ahead recipe is good to keep on hand.
Spanakopita
Spanakopita, spinach pie, is a Greek savory pastry, filled with cheeses and spinach. Brunch, light dinner, Shavuot – this interesting, easy, make-ahead recipe is good to keep on hand.
Servings
16 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 2 cups feta cheese crumbled
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1-pound box filo dough, defrosted and at room temperature
- 1 cup 2 sticks margarine, melted
- Sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Sauté onion and spinach in oil over medium-high heat until onion is lightly browned and liquid has evaporated.
- Mix onion and spinach with cheeses, eggs and basil.
- Spread a thin layer of margarine across the bottom of a 13×9-inch pan.
- Layer filo 2 sheets at a time, brushing with margarine as you go. After about 8 sheets, spread half of spinach-cheese mixture across the dough.
- Repeat with 8 more sheets and remaining spinach-cheese mixture. Layer remaining filo and margarine across top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until top is golden.
Tips
- Freezes well; wait until completely cool before covering and freezing.
- Contributed by: GourmetKosherCooking.com
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