Spanakopita

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Spanakopita

Recipe By : Good Housekeeping
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 medium onion -- chopped
2 green onions -- thinly sliced
2 tbs vegetable oil
10 oz frozen chopped spinach -- thawed
12 oz low-fat cottage cheese
8 oz light cream cheese -- softened
1/2 c feta cheese (about 2 oz)
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large egg
16 oz frozen phyllo -- thawed
1/2 c butter -- melted

1. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook onions and green
onions until tender and golden. Remove skillet from heat.
2. Drain spinach and squeeze dry. To onion mixture in skillet, add spinach,
cottage cheese, cream cheese, feta cheese, dill, pepper and egg. Mix well.
3. Remove half of phyllo sheets from package; keep remaining phyllo wrapped
with plastic wrap to prevent drying out. Brush bottom and sides of 13x9"
baking pan with some of the melted butter. Working quickly, place 2 sheets
of phyllo in baking dish, pressing phyllo against side of dish. Lightly
brush with butter. Repeat layering and brushing until first half of phyllo
is gone.
4. Preheat oven to 350x. Spread spinach mixture evenly over phyllo in
baking dish. Unwrap remaining phyllo and place 2 sheets over spinach
mixture, letting edges hang over sides of dish; brush with butter, making
sure to moisten edges. Repeat layering with remaining phyllo and butter.
5. Gently roll edges of phyllo that are hanging over pan inward to form an
attractive border. Bake 45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling hot.
Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes for easier serving.


Betsy Burtis
Derry, NH