Spanakopita
Ingredients
3 pkg. or 2 lb. fresh spinach or 2 pkg. frozen, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
pepper to taste
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil or less
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound feta cheese
1 tall container cottage cheese
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dill
1 box phyllo pastry
Preparation
1
Wash spinach, de-stem, dry and coarsely chop.
2
Saute onion in oil until golden.
3
Mix egg with crumbled feta cheese, cottage cheese, spices and Parmesan cheese.
4
Add spinach and mix until well blended.
5
Line 11x14x2 inch pan with 8-10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
6
Note: For ease in handling pastry, make sure it's completely thawed.
7
Top with spinach mixture.
8
Repeat procedure with another 8-10 pastry sheets.
9
Sprinkle top layer with water and slit top to vent steam.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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About
A Greek pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg, and seasonings wrapped in phyllo pastry.
Yield:
12.0 servings
Added:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 1:54am
