Spanikopita (Spinach Pie)

Name: Spanikopita (Spinach Pie)
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package phyllo dough; 4 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach; 12 cup cottage cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch dill; 34 teaspoon minced garlic; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 eggs; 12 lb butter, melted

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) package phyllo dough
4 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
12 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dill
34 teaspoon minced garlic
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs
12 lb butter, melted

Directions

1

Before preparing, thaw the frozen spinach, place in a colander and squeeze as much moisture out as possible.
2

If phyllo dough has been frozen, thaw ahead of time.
3

In large bowl, mix all ingredients well except for phyllo dough and butter.
4

With a pastry brush, coat the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish with melted butter.
5

Opening phyllo dough one sheet at a time; place each sheet in pan, buttering each sheet as you go.
6

Put about 13-15 sheets on bottom layer.
7

Spread mixture on top of dough evenly.
8

Layer 18 more sheets on top, using the same buttering method as used on lower layer.
9

Bake at 350 for about 1 hour or until dough turns golden brown on top.
10

Allow to sit a few minutes before slicing.