Effortless Greek Spanakopita Recipe
A Streamlined Twist on a Classic Dish
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Greek spanakopita recipe? You’re in luck! This simplified version uses frozen chopped spinach and frozen filo dough, minimizing active prep time.
The Filling: A Flavorful Combination
Start by sautéing onions in butter until golden brown. Then, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and seasonings. Add the squeezed, defrosted spinach and crumbled feta, mixing gently with your hands.
Assembling the Spanakopita
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-inch pie dish and line it with thin sheets of filo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter. The ends should hang over the sides. Spoon the spinach mixture into the middle of the filo, folding the edges up and over the top to seal in the filling. Brush or drizzle the top with melted butter.
Baking and Serving
Bake the spanakopita until golden brown and the filling is set, about 1 hour. Let it cool to room temperature before serving. Cut into squares or triangles for a delicious and satisfying snack or side dish.
Recipe Details
Yields: 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling time
Active Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, plus 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen, chopped spinach, defrosted
- 10 sheets frozen filo dough, defrosted
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