Spinach and Cheese Pie

10 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds spinach, washed and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Directions

  1. 1
    Steam the spinach until just wilted.
  2. 2
    In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms.
  3. 3
    Stir together with the spinach.
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl, beat the eggs well.
  5. 5
    Stir in the ricotta, feta, and basil.
  6. 6
    Butter a deep dish pie pan.
  7. 7
    Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan, and brush melted butter over the sheet.
  8. 8
    Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan.
  9. 9
    Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo.
  10. 10
    Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese.
  11. 11
    Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo.
  12. 12
    Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter.
  13. 13
    Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish.
  14. 14
    Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until pie is golden brown.

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