Yiayia's Spanakopita(Spinach Pie)

Name: Yiayia's Spanakopita(Spinach Pie)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 56 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 lb . spinach (fresh), rinsed, drained and chopped; 1 bunch scallions; 1/2 lb . Feta cheese, crumbled; 16 oz . cottage cheese; 6 eggs; 2 cubes melted butter; 1/2 lb . phyllo dough (pastry sheets); white pepper

⏱️ Ready in 1h 14m 🥄 Prep 18 min 🔥 Cook 56 min 👥 4 servings 🌍 Greek 👁️ 26 views

Yiayia'S Spanakopita(Spinach Pie) is an moderately easy Greek dessert you can prepare in about 1 hour 14 minutes. Made with c. olive oil, . spinach (fresh), rinsed, drained and chopped, bunch scallions, . feta cheese, crumbled and . cottage cheese, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 18 min

Cook 56 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil

2 lb . spinach (fresh), rinsed, drained and chopped

1 bunch scallions

1/2 lb . Feta cheese, crumbled

16 oz . cottage cheese

6 eggs

2 cubes melted butter

1/2 lb . phyllo dough (pastry sheets)

white pepper

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving (658g)

Amount per serving

Calories 986

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33g 42%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 99g 36%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Total Sugars 0g

Protein 20g 40%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values are estimated from ingredients and may vary.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Brown onion in olive oil.

Beat eggs and add to spinach. Break up Feta cheese in crumbled pieces and mix with cottage cheese.

Add to spinach.

Add browned onions; season with pepper. Butter a 9 x 13-inch pan and place 10 sheets phyllo into pan, brushing each with melted butter.

Spread spinach mixture on top. Cover with 10 sheets of phyllo, buttering each phyllo as you add it.

Butter top well and cut into squares about 2 x 3-inches.

Bake at 350° for one hour.