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Perfect Greek Spinach Feta Spanakopita Pie

This authentic Greek Spanakopita, also known as Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie, is a classic savory pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, all encased in a crispy phyllo dough crust. It's heartwarming, filling, and a perfect meal for any time of the day.

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Ingredients

number of servings
6
  • 1 lb spinach leaves Added to
  • 12 Cup olive oil Added to
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 2 Pounds feta cheese, crumbled Added to
  • 1 volume dill, finely chopped Added to
  • 4 eggs, beaten Added to
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 1 pack phyllo dough thawed Added to
  • 12 Cup butter, melted Added to
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Directions

90 min.
1. Step

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Step

Rinse the spinach and chop it finely. Put it in a bowl and set aside.

3. Step

Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

4. Step

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet, cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

5. Step

In a large bowl, mix the crumbled feta with the dill, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add this to the cooled spinach and mix thoroughly.

6. Step

Brush a baking dish with some of the melted butter. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with more butter. Repeat this process with half the phyllo sheets.

7. Step

Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly across the dough.

8. Step

Layer the remaining sheets on top of the mixture, buttering each one.

9. Step

Cut into squares or triangles and bake for about 1 hour, or until golden and crispy.

10. Step

Let the spanakopita cool for a few minutes before serving.

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