Flaky Spinach Spanakopita

If you’re craving real Mediterranean flavor, this flaky spinach spanakopita recipe delivers it without unnecessary fuss. Here’s everything you need to make it right at home.

Spanakopita wraps a savory filling of spinach, feta, and herbs in crisp, buttery layers of phyllo pastry, baked until golden. A Greek favorite as an appetizer or light meal.

Ready in about 70 minutes from start to finish, this intermediate-friendly recipe makes 8 servings and comes together with 9 everyday ingredients. It’s the kind of Mediterranean dish worth putting into regular rotation.

Why this recipe works:

• Squeezing the cooked spinach very dry is what keeps the phyllo crisp instead of turning soggy in the oven.
• Buttered, layered phyllo bakes up shatteringly crisp around a savory spinach and feta filling.
• Working with delicate phyllo sheets is what makes this intermediate, at about 70 minutes total.
• Makes 8 servings, great as a party appetizer or cut into larger pieces for a light meal.

Serving Suggestions: Serve warm as an appetizer, or alongside a Greek salad for a light meal.

Flaky Spinach Spanakopita

Spanakopita wraps a savory filling of spinach, feta, and herbs in crisp, buttery layers of phyllo pastry, baked until golden. A Greek favorite as an appetizer or light meal. Ready in about 70 minutes from start to finish, this intermediate-friendly recipe makes 8 servings and comes together with 9 everyday ingredients. It's the kind of Mediterranean dish worth putting into regular rotation.

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Author: Hannah Collins Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer Recipe Keys: Nut Free V Vegetarian

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Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 40 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 375  C Servings: 8 Estimated Cost: $ 10 Calories: 260 Best Season: Available Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Ingredients:

Servings

• 1 lb fresh spinach chopped
• 8 oz feta cheese crumbled
• ¹⁄₄ cup chopped dill
• 3 green onions sliced
• 2 eggs beaten
• ¹⁄₄ tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb phyllo dough thawed
• ¹⁄₂ cup butter melted

Instructions

1. Before you start, gather and prep all 9 ingredients listed above - wash, chop, measure, and have everything within reach.
2. Wilt the spinach in a dry pan.
3. Cool and squeeze out excess moisture.
4. Combine spinach, feta, dill, green onions, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
5. Preheat the oven to 375F. Layer sheets of phyllo in a baking dish, brushing each with melted butter.
6. Spread the spinach filling evenly over the phyllo base.
7. Top with more buttered phyllo sheets.
8. Score the top layer into squares and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and crisp.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, acid, or spice as needed before serving.
10. Let cool slightly before slicing along the scored lines and serving.
11. Garnish as desired and serve promptly for the best texture and flavor from your Flaky Spinach Spanakopita.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 260kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 85mg29%

Sodium 480mg20%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 8g16%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Squeeze the cooked spinach very dry before mixing it with the other filling ingredients - excess moisture will make the phyllo soggy. Check doneness a few minutes before the recipe says to, since oven temperatures vary - a few minutes can be the difference between perfect and overdone.

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