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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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spinach leaves
- 1⁄2 Cup olive oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Pounds feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 volume dill, finely chopped
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pack phyllo dough thawed
- 1⁄2 Cup butter, melted
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Directions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Rinse the spinach and chop it finely. Put it in a bowl and set aside.
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.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet, cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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.
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.
Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly across the dough.
Layer the remaining sheets on top of the mixture, buttering each one.
Cut into squares or triangles and bake for about 1 hour, or until golden and crispy.
Let the spanakopita cool for a few minutes before serving.