Spanakopitta(Spinach Pie) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach
2 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped scallions
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. dill
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. milk
3 eggs
1/4 Feta cheese
1/2 lb. phyllo pastry
3/4 c. melted butter
Preparation
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Thaw spinach and squeeze free of as much water as possible. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until a light golden brown. Add scallions and cook until they wilt.
Add spinach and seasonings.
Toss lightly.
Remove from heat and add milk.
Beat eggs lightly in another bowl and add Feta cheese, coarsely crumbled.
Add to spinach mixture; mix well.
With a pastry brush, coat bottom and sides of an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish with melted butter.
Line with 8 sheets phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
Do not trim overhanging sections.
Pour in spinach mixture and fold overhanging sections back over filling.
Top with 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
Trim overlap.
Brush top with butter and score into squares or diamonds.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven 45 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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