❋ How To SPANAKOPITA

This easy SPANAKOPITA Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach 2 eggs 1 large onion, chopped 1 lemon, juice of 1 tablespoon dill 2 cloves garlic, minced salt pepper 1?4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine 1 (200 g) package feta cheese 12 sheets phyllo pastry 1?4 cup melted butter, for brushing pastry

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 375. Drain spinach of all liquid. Saute onions and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender, then add spinach, salt and pepper to taste. Saute 1-2 more minutes. in a large bowl, combine spinach mixture, eggs, dill, lemon juice and crumbled feta. Butter a 7" springform pan. Place phyllo between a damp (but not wet) tea towel so it doesn't dry out. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing each with melted butter. Fill with spinach mixture and fold edges over. Layer 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter. Use a scissors to round the edges and cut 6 or 8 triangles in the top. Bake 45 minutes or until golden -- allow to stand 10 minutes before removing the springform. This can also be made into individual packets instead of a pie shape.

by: canarygirl