Alexa'S Easy Spanakopita
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 lb greek imorted feta
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (or romano, asiago, etc.)
- 1 finely chopped yellow onion
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb phyllo dough
- Finely dice onion, and sautee in a pan with EVOO.
- Once translucent, add garlic and spinach until wilted.
- Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Dice feta into medium size chunks. Add to spinach mixture along with parmesan cheese.
- Mix until everything is incorporated.
- Add salt + pepper, stir.
- Remove filo dough from box, and place between a damp kitchen towel to keep moist while working.
- Add a small amount of EVOO on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Place an even layer of filo on the bottom of the dish, overlapping the sides.
- Continue to do this at least 10 times overlapping layers, and brushing with EVOO as you go. The more filo at the bottom, the thicker, crunchier crust you will have.
- Add your spinach cheese mixture, and press so it is evenly in the bottom of your pan.
- Fold over overlapping filo.
- Add several layers on top to cover the pie, and brush with EVOO.
- Place into the oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool 5-10 minutes, and dig in!
- It will be even better the next day! Enjoy! :).
fresh spinach, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, yellow onion, salt, garlic, phyllo dough
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/alexas-easy-spanakopita-527986 (may not work)