SPINAKOPITTA 
2 lbs. spinach, chopped (or 2-10 oz. boxes)
1/2 c. butter, melted
10 sheets filo pastry
1/2 lb. feta cheese (for different flavor can also use Gruyere or Cheddar)
1 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
3 eggs, well beaten
Sprinkle nutmeg and salt to taste
Pinch of pepper

1. Steam spinach until tender (5-8 minutes).

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

3. Butter an 11x17 inch jelly roll pan or similar pan.

4. Brush butter on each of 5 filo sheets and place on the bottom of pan (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp cloth).

5. Drain spinach and stir in feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

6. Place spinach mixture on the filo sheets in pan. Make certain to spread filling to the edges of the filo pastry.

7. Place remaining filo sheets on top, brushing each one with butter as you lay them in the pan.

8. Cover baking pan with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.

9. Remove foil and cook until brown (about 10 minutes). (This dish can be prepared in advance and kept in refrigerator until ready to cook.)

 

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