Spankopita (spinach cheese pie)
Spankopita (spinach cheese pie) recipe in the greek category
Recipe ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cream sauce
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup finely-crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Dash of nutmeg
- 1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets
- Butter, melted
Recipe method:
- Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.
- Saute onion in butter until soft. Add spinach and saute a few minutes longer.
- Cool. Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Mix well.
- Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11 x 14 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter.
- Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling, again buttering each sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
- Cut into small squares before serving.
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