EASY SPANAKOPITA APPETIZERS

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I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Everyone loves them, they're easy to prep and they bake up in about 20 minutes. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with 2 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Arrange 3/4 cup spinach mixture in a narrow row along the long end of phyllo to within 1 in. of edges. Fold bottom edge of phyllo over filling, then roll up. Brush end of phyllo dough with butter and press to seal. Repeat 4 times with phyllo sheets, butter and the spinach mixture. Place rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, seam side down., Cut rolls diagonally into 2-in. pieces (do not separate). Brush tops with remaining butter. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. If desired, serve with tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and dill sprigs. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked rolls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 375° oven until heated through and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Annah Freidel
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I've made this spanakopita recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing and the phyllo dough is so flaky and crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Thomas Stone
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This spanakopita recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The phyllo dough is so flaky and the filling is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


roshan Thebe
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I made this spanakopita for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The flavor was perfect and the phyllo dough was so flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


magaji shehu
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This was my first time making spanakopita and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. The spanakopita was flaky and crispy on the outside, and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be


Hi Hi :P
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I've made this spanakopita recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing and the phyllo dough is so flaky and crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Comedian Ewisíus (Comedian ewisíus)
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This spanakopita recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The phyllo dough is so flaky and the filling is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Thenjiwe Mahlase
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I made this spanakopita for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The flavor was perfect and the phyllo dough was so flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


parsa parsaeian1387
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This was my first time making spanakopita and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. The spanakopita was flaky and crispy on the outside, and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be


Raju Rana
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I've made this spanakopita recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing and the phyllo dough is so flaky and crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zohaib Zabi
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This spanakopita recipe is amazing! The feta cheese, spinach, and flaky phyllo dough come together perfectly to create a delicious and flavorful appetizer. I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. My friends and family couldn't get e