SPANAKOPETA (GREEK SPINACH PIE) 
2-3 pkgs. frozen chopped spinach
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. feta cheese
1-2 c. grated Mozzarella or Romano
4 eggs
1 onion, chopped fine
3 tbsp. olive oil
Dill/salt/pepper

Allow spinach to defrost at room temperature. Squeeze excess water out! (If you use fresh spinach, chop 2 pounds finely. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Then squeeze.)

Filo dough
1/2 lb. butter, melt

Arrange 9-10 sheets of filo on the bottom of a 10 x 15 inch pan. Brush with butter in between each layer.

Combine all ingredients (except filo) to make filling.

Spread filling evenly, then continue layering filo on top, brushing with butter in between each layer. Seal edges. Brush top. Carefully make serving size cuts only through that top layer of filo. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Note: Filo can be difficult to work with as it is so thin and dries out quickly. Be prepared to work quickly. Cover what you are not immediately using with a slightly damp towel. Don't be a perfectionist if some of it sticks together. Some people have trouble getting their children to eat greens. This is so delicious that it is my kids' favorite dinner.

 

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