🧀 Best Ever Spanakopita : Authentic Greek Spinach and Feta Pie

Name: 🧀 Best Ever Spanakopita : Authentic Greek Spinach and Feta Pie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 10 oz (280 g) feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional); 16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; Extra virgin olive oil for brushing; Drain spinach well to avoid a watery filling.; Use high-quality block feta for best taste.; Fresh dill and parsley add authentic flavor.; Keep phyllo dough covered to prevent drying.; Ricotta adds creaminess; cottage cheese lightens the filling.

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Golden, crispy, and filled with creamy spinach and tangy feta cheese, this Best Ever Spanakopita brings rich Greek flavors straight to your table. With buttery phyllo, fresh herbs, and a savory spinach filling, this classic Mediterranean pie makes a stunning appetizer, lunch, or centerpiece dish.

5 min

cook PT-493070H5M10S

Greek

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Squeeze thawed spinach thoroughly to remove moisture.
Cook onions and green onions in olive oil until soft, then add garlic.
Combine spinach, sautéed veggies, herbs, salt, pepper, eggs, feta, and optional ricotta.
Keep sheets covered with a damp towel. Brush baking dish with melted butter or olive oil.
Add 8 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter or oil.
Spread spinach mixture evenly over layered phyllo.
Add remaining 8 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Tuck edges.
Gently score the top with a sharp knife for easier cutting.
Bake 50–60 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Cool slightly before slicing.

🧀 Best Ever Spanakopita : Authentic Greek Spinach and Feta Pie

Ingredients

Instructions

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