Best 10 Spinach And Phyllo Dough Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, look no further than spinach and phyllo dough. This versatile combination can be used to create a variety of savory and sweet dishes, from classic spanakopita to creative appetizers and entrees. With its crispy phyllo dough and flavorful spinach filling, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find a spinach and phyllo dough recipe that is perfect for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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These crispy pockets of spinach and feta cheese with a hint of oregano look like a lot of work, but after assembling a few, you zip through them.-Mrs. Jody McIntyre, Burns Lake, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until, tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach and oregano; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is warmed. Drain. Remove from the heat; stir in feta cheese and set aside. , Spray one sheet of phyllo dough with butter-flavored cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying.) Fold dough in half lengthwise; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cut dough in half lengthwise, forming two strips. , Place 1 tablespoon of spinach mixture on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of each strip. Spray with butter-flavored cooking spray, making sure all edges are sprayed and sealed. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH PHYLLO BUNDLES



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Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie made with phyllo dough. This appetizer version is always a hit at parties.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 28 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Pepper to taste
20 sheets phyllo dough (14-inch x 9-inch sheet size)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spinach, feta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, dill and pepper., Melt remaining butter. Layer and brush five phyllo sheets with melted butter. (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Cut buttered sheets lengthwise into 2-in. strips. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling at one end of each strip; fold into a triangle, as you would fold a flag.Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with butter. Repeat three times, using five sheets of phyllo each time. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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PHYLLO DOUGH SPINACH PIE



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Yum, Yum, Yum this is a flaky, cheesy, delicious spinach pie layered between sheets of buttery fillo. This recipe is from the Fillo Factory Fillo Dough Box.

Provided by Howiesar

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 sheets phyllo dough
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
12 ounces low fat cottage cheese
8 ounces light cream cheese
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 scallions (green onions)
1 medium sized onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Before starting make sure to read the thawing and handleing tips on the fillo dough package that you purchased.
  • Chop onions and thinkly slice scallions. Then saute in vegetable oil at medium heat until tender and golden.
  • Drain spinach and squeeze dry.
  • Thoroughly mix onions, spinach, cheeses, dill, pepper and egg in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter.
  • Brush bottom and sides of a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan with butter.
  • Using 8 fillo sheets build a stack in the bottom of the baking pan by brushing the top of the fillo sheets with butter.
  • Spread spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the fillo in the baking pan.
  • Cover mixture using the other 8 sheets of fillo in the same manner used to create the base.
  • Thoroughly butter the top layer, especially the edges.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown in 375 degree preheated oven.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes for easier serving. Cut into squares or triangles using sharp knife.

SPINACH PHYLLO HAND PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 hand pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, halved and sliced
One 10-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 cups packed baby spinach
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
9 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt 1 stick of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and stir. Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let the mixture thicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan and mix until smooth. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Set the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the remaining 1 stick butter in a small saucepan. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • On a clean work surface, halve and trim the phyllo sheets into 18 rectangular pieces (5 1/3 inches by 9 inches). Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter. (Cover the remaining phyllo dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth to keep from drying out.) Place 1/4 cup of the filling about 1 inch from the bottom of the phyllo rectangle. Fold the corner of the phyllo dough over the filling, creating a triangular filled pocket. Continue to fold, keeping the triangle shape, until completely sealed. Place it sealed-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling until you have 6 hand pies.
  • Brush the top of the phyllo triangles with the remaining butter and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 (10-ounce) package frozen creamed spinach
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons ouzo
1 (3.5-ounce) package reduced fat crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced pepperoncini and their juices
1 box phyllo dough, thawed
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Using a coffee filter set over a bowl, drain the ricotta. Discard liquid and set ricotta aside.
  • In a 2-quart saute pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add parsley, creamed spinach, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for 5 minutes. Add ouzo and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta and feta cheeses and the pepperoncini. Let cool and then refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In the meantime, roll out the phyllo dough and, starting from the long side, cut sheets into 2-inch wide strips. Cover with a paper towel and a slightly dampened kitchen towel. Take 3 strips and brush the top sheet lightly with olive oil. Top with 1 teaspoon of filling, placed 1/2-inch above the bottom corner. Fold into a triangle shape and repeat as though folding into a flag. Repeat. Arrange triangles seam side down on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush triangles with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and transfer to a serving platter. Freeze leftover phyllo dough for other uses.

MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH PHYLLO ROLL-UPS



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Keep Make-Ahead Spinach Phyllo Roll-Ups in the freezer and pop one in the oven for a quick appetizer later. These spinach phyllo roll-ups are delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings or 5 logs, 3 servings each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Garden Vegetable 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
15 sheets frozen phyllo dough (14x9 inch), thawed
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients until blended.
  • Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with butter; top with 2 more phyllo sheets, lightly brushing each layer with some of the remaining butter. Place remaining phyllo sheet between 2 sheets of plastic wrap until ready to use; set aside.
  • Spread 1/5 of the spinach mixture along one short side of phyllo stack. Fold in long sides of phyllo; roll up from one short side to make log. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and spinach mixture to make 4 additional logs. Brush with remaining butter. Make small cuts in tops of logs at 1-inch intervals. Place in large freezer-weight resealable plastic bags or wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove desired number of logs from freezer. Refrigerate, tightly wrapped, several hours or overnight until thawed. Unwrap, then place on baking sheet.
  • Bake in 375°F oven 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool 5 min. Transfer to cutting board. Use serrated knife to cut each log into 6 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 5 g

SPINACH AND FETA PHYLLO ROLL



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It's official: You CAN improve upon a classic. We reinvented crisp, cheesy Greek spanakopita in this easy-to-serve, rolled-up version.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pkg. (5 oz. each) baby spinach leaves, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
10 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed, cut crosswise in half
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Spoon into medium bowl.
  • Add half the spinach to skillet; cook 1 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining spinach. Cool completely.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Squeeze out excess liquid from spinach; place on cutting board. Chop coarsely. Add to onion mixture along with the cheese; mix lightly.
  • Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface; spray with cooking spray. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, spraying each with additional cooking spray before covering with next sheet.
  • Spread spinach mixture down center of phyllo stack. Fold both long sides of phyllo over spinach mixture; spray with additional cooking spray. Place, seam sides down, on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet; spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake 45 min. or until crisp and golden brown. Serve topped with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SPINACH PHYLLO CASSEROLE



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The layers of this low-fat phyllo pastry are coated with a mixture of egg whites and olive oil instead of melted butter.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth, defatted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup skim milk
8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
10 ounces fresh spinach or 10 ounces frozen spinach, cooked, drained and chopped
7 egg whites
3 sheets phyllo pastry
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Saute onions in chicken broth until broth has evaporated.
  • Stir flour into milk until dissolved.
  • Add to onions and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
  • Blend in cheese until melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in spinach.
  • Beat 6 egg whites until frothy and blend into cheese mixture. Pour into a deep casserole dish brushed with olive oil.
  • Whisk together remaining egg white and the olive oil.
  • Blend well.
  • Cut sheets of phyllo pastry in half.
  • Top the casserole with one piece of phyllo pastry.
  • Brush with egg white mixture. Continue layering phyllo sheets, brushing each with the mixture. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 319.9, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.7

SPINACH PHYLLO PIE



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Serve this savory Greek pastry as part of an appetizer table at a gathering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (20 ounces each) baby spinach
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
20 sheets frozen phyllo dough (from an 8-ounce package), thawed and cut to 8 by 12 inches

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return pan to heat. Working in batches, cook spinach, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain spinach and let cool. Press out excess moisture, then roughly chop. Add spinach, feta, and raisins to bowl with onion and season filling with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll phyllo. Place 1 sheet on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying); brush with oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush with oil. Repeat until you have 10 layers of phyllo. Spread half of filling lengthwise down middle of phyllo stack. Roll into a log, brushing the seam with oil before sealing. Brush log with oil. Using a small sharp knife, make 8 diagonal cuts on top. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
  • Place logs, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into slices along slashes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)



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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a vibrant green color and crisp leaves. Avoid wilted or yellowing spinach.
  • Wash spinach thoroughly: Spinach can harbor dirt and grit, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before using it.
  • Use good quality phyllo dough: Phyllo dough is a delicate pastry that can easily tear. Use good quality phyllo dough that is fresh and pliable.
  • Brush phyllo dough with melted butter: Brushing phyllo dough with melted butter helps to prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle.
  • Be careful not to overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Spinach and phyllo dough pastries are best served immediately after they are made. They can be reheated, but they will not be as crispy as when they are fresh.

Conclusion:

Spinach and phyllo dough pastries are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course. They can be made with a variety of fillings, including cheese, meat, and vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can create a spinach and phyllo dough pastry that is sure to impress your guests.

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