Greek Spanakopita

Greek Spanakopita


1. Saute onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.

2. Add spinach. Simmer over a low flame, stirring occasionally until most of moisture is evaporated.

3. Crumble Feta cheese into small pieces.

4. Add cottage cheese and eggs; mix well.

5. Toss bread crumbs into spinach mixture and add to cheese. Stir until blended.

6. Carefully cut phyllo sheets into thirds. Refrigerate 2/3 until needed and cover remaining third with a slightly damp towel.

7. Remove 1 sheet of phyllo pastry, fold in half lengthwise. Brush with melted butter.

8. Place 1 tablespoon of spinach filling near the end.

9. Fold over in triangle shape. Continue folding like a flag, keeping triangular shape. Lightly butter top.

10. Continue with remaining pastry and filling.

11. Bake in a 425 degrees oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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