EASY SPANAKOPITA

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A great finger food for get togethers. Easy to make and so good with flaky phyllo dough and spinach.

Provided by Allybee Z

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Frank's Red Hot)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 egg, beaten
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
14 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the onions in a saute pan with 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil until soft and translucent (4 minute on medium).
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about another 2 min.).
  • Combine onions, garlic, spinach, salt and pepper, hot sauce, egg, feta, Parmesan, and cottage cheeses together in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons each of melted butter and olive oil.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Place one sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the dish brush with the butter mixture.
  • Top with another sheet of phyllo dough and brush with butter mixture.
  • Repeat this process until you have a total of seven sheets of phyllo dough.
  • Spread all of the spinach mixture over the top of the last layer of dough.
  • Then repeat the process of layering the remaining Place one sheet of phyllo over the spinach mixture and paint it with the oil mixture.
  • Repeat with the remaining seven sheets of dough, brushing each new layer with the butter mixture, making sure to butter the top layer.
  • Bake at 375°F until the top is golden brown (about 45 minutes).
  • Cut spanakopita to make little triangles.

Arean Akond
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Meh. The spanakopita was just okay. The filling was bland and the phyllo dough was soggy.


Adonu Prosper
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Not bad! The spanakopita was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more spinach and feta cheese next time.


Azaman Victory
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This spanakopita recipe is a keeper! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Vashti Dennis
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Easy and tasty! The spanakopita was a quick and easy meal to prepare, and it was also very flavorful. The phyllo dough was crispy and the filling was creamy and cheesy.


Kumarasekara Nimsara
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Delicious! The spanakopita was a great success. The flavors were well-balanced and the phyllo dough was perfect.


Rogernewday123
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This spanakopita recipe was a hit! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


MD josim khan
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Very good! We loved the spanakopita. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. It was easy to make and we will definitely be making it again.


Prodip Rishi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the spanakopita turned out delicious! The spinach and feta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this again.


Medhin Hilawi
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Just made this spanakopita and it was amazing! I was a bit worried about making the pastry from scratch, but it was actually really easy. The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. Will definitely be making this


Amoya Fairclough
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This spanakopita recipe was fantastic! The flavors were well-balanced and the pastry was flaky and delicious. I added a bit of feta cheese to the filling for extra flavor, and it turned out perfect. Definitely a keeper!


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