Spanakopeta (Spinach Pie)

Directions

1. 1
   Saute onion in oil and butter (5 to 6 tablespoons).
2. 2
   Lightly blend room temperature cheeses.
3. 3
   Add eggs and blend.
4. 4
   Add cooked and strained spinach to onion mixture.
5. 5
   Add dill, salt and pepper. Cook about 10 minutes until just dry.
6. 6
   Add spinach mixture to cheeses.
7. 7
   Add 1 to 2 tablespoons butter to mixture.
8. 8
   Brush bottom of 10 x 15-inch casserole dish with butter; add 1 sheet of filo, brush with butter.
9. 9
   Add next sheet; brush with butter, etc., rounding each up the side of pan until you have used half of the filo sheets.
10. 10
    Add spinach mixture to pan; add remaining filo, sheet by sheet, tucking in edges to seal.
11. 11
    Score top into 2 or 3-inch squares.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° until brown.
13. 13
    Serve hot or cold.