Spanakopita Recipe

Spanakopita Recipe

Ingredients for Spanakopita

2 pounds fresh spinach
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream sauce
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
Salt and pepper
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets
Butter, melted

How to Make Spanakopita

Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.
Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer. Cool.
Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Mix well.
Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11 x 14 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted
butter. Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling. Again, butter each sheet well.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut into small squares
before serving.
Makes 16 squares.