Spanakopita - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 None onion, finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    18 oz baby spinach
    7 oz Greek feta cheese, crumbled
    1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
    1 bunch fresh dill, chopped + extra, to serve
    2 None eggs, lightly beaten
    8 sheets filo dough
    6 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
    None None lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Lightly grease a 6-cup deep muffin pan.
    Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sweat onion and garlic for 1-2 mins, until tender. Add spinach and cook for 1-2 mins, until wilted. Drain and roughly chop. Let cool slightly then combine with cheese, chopped dill and eggs. Season.
    Meanwhile, layer 4 sheets of filo dough, brushing each with butter. Cut into 6 squares and use to line muffin pan. Repeat with remaining pastry and butter. Cut into 6 squares for lids, cover and set aside.
    Transfer spinach and cheese mixture between muffin cups. Top with remaining pastry sheets, pressing edges together to seal. Bake for 10-15 mins, until pastry is crisp and golden. Let cool in pan for 5 mins.
    Serve garnished with extra dill and lemon wedges.

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