Spinach Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large, heavy saucepan and saute the onion and garlic.
3. 3
   Stir in prepared spinach.
4. 4
   Remove to a large mixing bowl.
5. 5
   In the same pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter; stir in flour and gradually add milk to make a smooth cream sauce.
6. 6
   Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg and reserved spinach mixture.
7. 7
   Beat eggs well and add to the spinach.
8. 8
   Stir in cheese.
9. 9
   Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough; brush with melted butter and fold to fit bottom of a 9 x 9 x 3 1/2-inch baking pan. Repeat with one more sheet.
10. 10
    Pour the spinach mixture over the dough.
11. 11
    Prepare phyllo dough as before and cover the top of the spinach, tucking in edges.
12. 12
    Brush the top with more melted butter. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until browned and puffed.
13. 13
    Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
14. 14
    Serves 9.