Grits Spanakopita

• 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1 cup uncooked regular grits
• 2 (4-oz.) packages feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• Vegetable cooking spray

1. Thaw spinach; drain well, pressing between paper towels.
2. Prepare grits according to package directions. Stir feta, next 5 ingredients, and spinach into grits. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
3. Stir together panko and next 2 ingredients; sprinkle half of mixture into a well greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Pour hot grits mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining panko mixture over grits. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4. Invert chilled grits onto a cutting board; cut into 24 squares. Cut each diagonally into 2 triangles. Coat both sides well with cooking spray.
5. Cook triangles, in batches, on a hot greased griddle or in a nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Place on a wire rack on a baking sheet, and keep warm in a 200u0b0 oven up to 30 minutes.

spinach, regular grits, feta cheese, green onions, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, vegetable cooking spray

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grits-spanakopita (may not work)