Spanakopita
A crispy, golden phyllo pastry pie filled with savory spinach, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs.
⏱ 45 minServes 6Greek
Ingredients
- •1 lb fresh spinach
- •1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- •1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- •1 medium onion, finely chopped
- •2 eggs
- •8 sheets phyllo dough
- •1/2 cup melted butter
- •2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- 1Sauté chopped onion in a pan until soft, then add spinach and cook until wilted; drain excess liquid and cool.
- 2Mix cooled spinach with feta, ricotta, eggs, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3Brush a 9x13 baking dish with melted butter and layer 4 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
- 4Spread spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
- 5Layer remaining 4 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
- 6Score the top into squares with a knife and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- 7Cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
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