Greek spanakopita (spinach pie)

Greek spanakopita (spinach pie)

Recipe by Dylan Hodges Course: Appetizers Cuisine: Greek Difficulty: Medium Servings

6-8

servings Prep time

20

minutes Cooking time

35

minutes

Discover the secrets to making the perfect spanakopita. Try an authentic recipe and enjoy a taste of Greece at home.

Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

• 1 pkg phyllo dough

• 1 lb spinach (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 egg

• salt and pepper to taste

• butter for brushing phyllo dough

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted (or thawed if frozen).
• In a bowl, mix the spinach mixture with feta, ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper.
• Layer phyllo sheets in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
• Add the spinach mixture, then layer more phyllo sheets on top, brushing with butter.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @wish8news on Instagram and hashtag it with #FocusOnFood

Like this recipe? Follow us on Facebook for more!

Follow WISH-TV on Facebook