Spanakopita
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. In fact, this pie is very easy to prepare and even a beginner cook can make it. If you don't have fresh spinach, frozen spinach will work just as well—just make sure to fully thaw it and squeeze out any excess moisture. To make a delicious pie, simply follow the step-by-step photos and instructions. It's truly simple and tasty. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. If your filo dough is frozen, thaw it.
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Step 2
Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic in vegetable oil until soft.
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Step 3
Add the washed and dried spinach and cook, covered, until it wilts.
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Step 4
Remove the spinach filling from the heat and let it cool.
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Step 5
Separately mix the chicken eggs, cream, and crumbled feta.
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Step 6
Add dried oregano and ground black pepper. Salt if necessary.
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Step 7
Combine the egg-cheese filling with the spinach mixture. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 8
Melt the butter. Grease a rectangular baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Place the dough sheets one by one into the pan so that the edges hang over the sides, generously brushing each layer with melted butter. I used a total of 8 dough sheets.
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Step 9
Place the cheese and spinach filling in the center.
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Step 10
Lift the edges of the dough, spreading each layer with butter. Also brush the top with butter. Place the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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Step 11
Greek spinach pie "Spanakopita" is ready! Let it cool slightly and serve!
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Step 12
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.