SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH PIE) 
2 lb. spinach
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 lb. feta cheese
7 eggs, unbeaten
Salt and white pepper
1 lb. butter, melted
1 lb. phyllo sheets

Wash spinach and remove coarse stems, drain overnight, chop when ready to use.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix chopped spinach and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Add crumbled cheese and eggs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour half of the melted butter over spinach mixture and toss lightly.

Spray a 10x15 inch casserole dish with non-stick vegetable coating. Put 4 phyllo sheets on bottom of dish, spreading each with melted butter. Sprinkle with spinach mixture; continue alternating. Use 6 phyllo sheets to top off. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and pour remainder of the melted butter over entire pie. Return to oven and continue baking for another 30 minutes.

 

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