Spanakopita

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Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds spinach

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 scallions

  • 2 Tb fresh dill

  • 4 Tb butter ( or olive oil )

  • 1 cup CREAM SAUCE

  • 5 or 6 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup finely crumbled feta cheese

  • Salt and pepper

  • Dash of nutmeg

  • 1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets

  • Melted butter ( or olive oil )

Procedure:

Wash spinach and discard stems.
Dry as thoroughly as possible on absorbent paper and cut in pieces.
Saute onion in butter until soft.
Add scallions, dill and spinach and saute a few minutes longer.
Cool.
Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Mix well.
Place 6 or 7 layer of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11x14x2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter.
Add spinach mixture, then place 7 or 8 layers of phyllo pastry sheets on filling, again buttering each sheet.
Bake in a moderate 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes or until crust is a golden brown.
Cut into squares before serving.
Yield: 16 squares

Enjoy!



Cayenne Claassen-Luttner and Linda Ho
Date Created: November 22, 2002
Last Modifed: November 2002