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Greek Spanakopita

Golden, flaky, and packed with a savory spinach-feta filling, this Greek Spanakopita is a straightforward weeknight dinner that delivers serious restaurant-worthy results at home.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 10 oz fresh spinach or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Pastry:

  • 8 sheets phyllo dough thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • If using fresh spinach, sauté it in a dry pan over medium heat until wilted, then let it cool and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial — soggy spanakopita is a heartbreak I wouldn't wish on anyone.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta, ricotta, eggs, green onions, garlic, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
  • Mix the melted butter and olive oil together in a small bowl.
  • Lay one sheet of phyllo in the prepared baking dish and brush generously with the butter mixture. Repeat with three more sheets, brushing each one.
  • Spread the spinach filling evenly over the layered phyllo.
  • Layer the remaining four phyllo sheets on top, brushing each one with the butter mixture. Tuck any overhanging edges down the sides.
  • Score the top layers gently with a sharp knife into four portions — this makes cutting after baking so much easier.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is deep golden and crisp. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Servings: 4