SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH PIE) 
2 lbs. spinach (can use frozen)
1/2 lb. feta cheese
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
4 eggs
1 tsp. dill
1 lb. phyllo
2 bunches green onions
1/2 tsp. mint
1 pt. dry cottage cheese
1/2 lb. butter, melted
Salt and pepper to taste

Clean and wash spinach and allow to drain. Chop spinach in a large bowl. Saute onions, parsley, mint and dill in oil. Beat eggs and add spinach. Crumble feta cheese and cottage cheese. Mix with spinach. Add browned onions to mixture and season to taste. Melt butter and grease. Place 8 sheets of phyllo into 9 x 13 pan brushing each sheet with butter. Spread spinach mixture and cover with 6 individually greased sheets of phyllo. Score with sharp knife into squares or diamonds. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Use pastry brush to butter phyllo.

 

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