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Spanakopita

SUBMITTED BY: Bea

"Greek spinach pie."
PREP TIME  1 Hr 10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place spinach in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and press to remove all water. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until tender, but do not brown. Stir in cooked spinach and continue cooking until all moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl combine feta cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and cinnamon. Stir in spinach and onion mixture.
  4. Brush the bottom of a 17x11 inch jelly roll pan with butter. Place 1 sheet of dough in the bottom of the pan; brush with butter. Continue to layer 13 more sheets of dough, brushing every other sheet with butter. Spread spinach and cheese mixture over dough. Continue layering with remaining dough, brushing every other sheet with butter. Tuck edges of dough under. Brush top sheet with butter and, using a sharp knife, score top layer into diamonds.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by SCL
I can't believe it was so-o-o-o good. I, too, followed another reviewer's suggestions and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by FOODGOOD13
Excellent recipe, I substituted premade pie crusts for the phyllo dough. It was easier, and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by Jason
This was a really nice addition to a greek themed dinner I prepared for my family on Christmas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN
This was really delicious. I only used two packages of spinach, however, the same amount of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Marie C.
This was very good! Added 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2c chopped parsley, 1/2c ricotta, nutmeg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by JOHNNY LOVER
A delicious meal, well worth the time taken to prepare this monster. Very good for a large... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Kat
I never worked with philo dough before. This was the easiest recipe ever. Delicious!!!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by CONNIEELLA
Excellent. It worth the length of preparation. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by flossmore
This is the best spinach pie i've made yet. it is as good as the one in the Greek restaurant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by ELFINDANCER
My first phyllo attempt, and it was a success thanks to this great recipe. I took this to a... MORE