Spanakopita(Greek Spinach And Cheese Pie)

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SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Onions, finely chopped
1/3 c Scallions, Including Green
-Tops, finely chopped
1 tb Garlic, finely chopped
3 tb Olive Oil
2 1/2 lb Fresh Young Spinach,, washed
-&finely chopp
1/4 c Fresh Dill Leaves (2
-Tablespoons Dried)
3 tb Parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tb Fresh Mint, chopped
1/3 c Thick Buttermilk <<Or>>
1/3 c Light Cream
Salt And Freshly Ground
-Pepper
3 Eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 lb Feta Cheese, drained and
-crumbled
1/2 lb Butter (2 Sticks), melted
16 Sheets Filo Pastry

Saute the onions, scallions and garlic in olive oil
until soft but not brown. Stir in spinach, cover and
cook for 2-3 minutes or until completely wilted. Add
the dill, parsley and mint and continue to cook
uncovered for another 6-8 minutes or until the liquid
has evaporated. Transfer spinach to a bowl and stir in
the buttermilk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cool to room temperature and stir in the eggs and feta
cheese.

Lightly paint the bottom and sides of a 12 x 7-inch
baking dish with melted butter. Line the dish with a
sheet of filo pressing the edges firmly into the
corners and up the sides. Brush with a tablespoon or
two of butter and lay another sheet of filo on top.
Paint with butter and continue layering in this way
until youve used 8 layers of filo.

Spread the spinach mixture evenly over filo layers.
Lay a sheet of filo on top and paint with butter and
continue layering with remaining sheets. Tuck edges of
last filo layer in attractively and paint with butter.
Bake in a pre-heated 300 degree oven for 55-60 minutes
or until filo is crisp and golden brown. Serve cut
into squares hot or at room temperature.

Yield: 6 serving
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Recipe by: COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9681

From: Bill Spalding <billspa@icanect.net>

Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 04:29:39 -0500 (EST)



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