Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a delicious Greek pastry made with layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with spinach, herbs, and feta cheese. It’s a popular vegetarian dish perfect for parties or as an appetizer. To make your own spanakopita, follow this simple recipe:

Ingredients:
– 2 pounds fresh spinach (or 1 pound frozen, thawed)
– 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 4 eggs, beaten
– 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
– 2 cups grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
– Freshly ground black pepper
– 16 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Squeeze excess water from fresh or thawed spinach. Chop it finely and set aside.
3. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Transfer the cooked onions to a mixing bowl.
4. Combine the chopped spinach, eggs, feta cheese, Parmesan or Romano cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in the mixing bowl with the cooked onions. Mix well.
5. Working one at a time, brush each phyllo dough sheet lightly with olive oil (on both sides). Stack the sheets on top of each other, covering them with a damp towel to prevent drying.
6. Lay down two layers of phyllo dough in an oiled baking dish, allowing them to slightly overlap. Brush with olive oil and repeat for one more layer.
7. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the layers of phyllo dough.
8. Continue layering the remaining phyllo sheets (brushing each with olive oil), making sure there’s enough to cover the entire spanakopita. Brush the top layer with oil.
9. Cut the spanakopita into serving portions using a sharp knife. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let it cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!
    
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