SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE

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This is a versatile pie; add garlic, fennel, chard, and/or herbed feta for tasty variations.

Provided by Diane

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds spinach, washed and chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 eggs
1 cup feta cheese
¾ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Steps:

  • Steam the spinach until just wilted.
  • In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms. Stir together with the spinach.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs well. Stir in the ricotta, feta, and basil.
  • Butter a deep dish pie pan. Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan, and brush melted butter over the sheet. Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan. Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo. Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese. Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo. Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter. Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until pie is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 925.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Fatimafayyaz Fatimafayyaz
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This pie is perfect for a vegetarian meal.


Zaheer Awan
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This pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their spinach.


omarie jones
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I love the crispy crust on this pie. It's the perfect contrast to the creamy filling.


Nimo Mohamed
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This pie is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Dilbar Hossein
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I've made this pie with different types of cheese, and it's always delicious. My favorite is a combination of cheddar and mozzarella.


David Wood
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This pie is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sipho Tshabalala
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach. It gives the pie a really vibrant flavor.


Tubista Tekalgen
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


namastenepal dhaulagiriguesthouse
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this pie. The cheese and eggs really mellowed out the flavor of the spinach.


Kim Sara
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This pie is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Shelton Maposa
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I love the combination of spinach and cheese in this pie. It's a classic for a reason.


Leeroy Kowalski
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This pie was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Faye Vice
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The crust was a little too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Faisal Wali
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This pie was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some garlic and onion to the filling next time.


Rekha Godar
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I love spinach and cheese pie, and this recipe did not disappoint. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Steel Works
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it still tasted amazing.


Sk sohidul
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this pie was surprisingly delicious. The cheese and eggs really mellowed out the flavor of the spinach, and the crust was perfectly crispy.


Sk Anik
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This spinach and cheese pie was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


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