Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie)

Name: Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie)
Ingredients: 2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 c. chopped scallions; 2 Tbsp. parsley; 1 tsp. dill; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. milk; 3 eggs; 1/4 Feta cheese; 1/2 lb. phyllo pastry; 3/4 c. melted butter

13 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach
2 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped scallions
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. dill
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. milk
3 eggs
1/4 Feta cheese
1/2 lb. phyllo pastry
3/4 c. melted butter

Directions

1

Thaw spinach and squeeze free of as much water as possible. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until a light golden brown. Add scallions and cook until they wilt.
2

Add spinach and seasonings.
3

Toss lightly.
4

Remove from heat and add milk.
5

Beat eggs lightly in another bowl and add Feta cheese, coarsely crumbled.
6

Add to spinach mixture; mix well.
7

With a pastry brush, coat bottom and sides of an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish with melted butter.
8

Line with 8 sheets phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
9

Do not trim overhanging sections.
10

Pour in spinach mixture and fold overhanging sections back over filling.
11

Top with 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
12

Trim overlap.
13

Brush top with butter and score into squares or diamonds.
14

Bake in a 350° oven 45 minutes.
15

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.