Amazing Spanakopita
Experience the richness of Greek cuisine with this ultimate Spanakopita recipe. A perfect blend of crispy phyllo dough, earthy spinach, and tangy feta cheese, this dish promises a burst of flavor in every bite.Prep Time: 45 mins. Total time 1 hr. 30 mins.
Utensils required:
Large sauté pan, Mixing bowls, Pastry brush, 9x13-inch baking dish
Sharp knife, Measuring cups and spoons
Large sauté pan, Mixing bowls, Pastry brush, 9x13-inch baking dish
Sharp knife, Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
16 sheets phyllo dough thawed
Additional olive oil for brushingDirections:
Prepare the Spinach:
Preheat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Drain excess water and set aside.
Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine wilted spinach, feta cheese, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assemble:
Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Place a sheet of phyllo at the bottom of the dish, brush with olive oil. Repeat this step, layering and brushing each sheet, until you have 8 sheets layered. Spread the spinach-feta mixture evenly over the phyllo.
Continue the layering process with the remaining 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with olive oil.
Bake:Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:Cut into squares and serve hot.A side of Greek salad or tzatziki sauce complements the dish wonderfully.
1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
16 sheets phyllo dough thawed
Additional olive oil for brushingDirections:
Prepare the Spinach:
Preheat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Drain excess water and set aside.
Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine wilted spinach, feta cheese, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assemble:
Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Place a sheet of phyllo at the bottom of the dish, brush with olive oil. Repeat this step, layering and brushing each sheet, until you have 8 sheets layered. Spread the spinach-feta mixture evenly over the phyllo.
Continue the layering process with the remaining 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with olive oil.
Bake:Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:Cut into squares and serve hot.A side of Greek salad or tzatziki sauce complements the dish wonderfully.
