Spanakopita(Spinach Pie)
- 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/3 c. Feta cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 Tbsp. grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 c. cottage cheese
- 1/3 lb. filo dough
- 1/2 stick butter or margarine
- 1 Tbsp. cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp. fresh dill
- 1 tsp. oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- Thaw and drain spinach, squeezing out all liquid.
- Place cheese and eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Bring to room temperature.
- Add spinach, salt and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Grease an 8-inch pie pan with margarine.
- Begin placing the sheets of filo on the pan, one at a time, in a crisscross pattern, buttering each sheet as you go.
- Save one sheet for the top.
- Place last sheet on top, folding it to fit the pan.
- Tuck the edges of the filo in along the sides of the pan with the dull side of a knife.
- Cut 4 lines about 1/4-inch deep across the top of the filo.
- Paint the top with the remaining butter.
- Bake at 375u0b0 to 400u0b0 for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Cut into serving pieces.
- Serve hot or cold.
spinach, onion, feta cheese, eggs, romano cheese, cottage cheese, dough, butter, cream cheese, fresh dill, oregano, salt
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=582840 (may not work)