Spanakopita

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

  1. 1Sauté chopped onion in a pan until soft, then add spinach and cook until wilted; drain excess liquid and cool.
  2. 2Mix cooled spinach with feta, ricotta, eggs, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3Brush a 9x13 baking dish with melted butter and layer 4 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
  4. 4Spread spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
  5. 5Layer remaining 4 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
  6. 6Score the top into squares with a knife and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. 7Cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

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