Spinach Phyllo Bundles

Name: Spinach Phyllo Bundles
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; Pepper to taste; 20 sheets phyllo dough (14-inch x 9-inch sheet size)

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Pepper to taste
20 sheets phyllo dough (14-inch x 9-inch sheet size)

Directions

1

In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spinach, feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, dill and pepper.
2

Melt remaining butter. Layer and brush five phyllo sheets with melted butter. (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Cut buttered sheets lengthwise into 2-in. strips. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling at one end of each strip; fold into a triangle, as you would fold a flag.Place on an ungreased
3

. Brush with butter. Repeat three times, using five sheets of phyllo each time.
4

Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.