Spanokopita
Spanakopita is a classic Greek spinach appetizer made with a savory spinach and feta filling tucked between layers of flaky phyllo dough. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home and will bring fresh Mediterranean flavors to any gathering or event.
Servings: 12
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz pkg frozen spinach thawed and excess liquid squeezed out.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 16 oz pkg phyllo pastry dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, mozzarella, feta, ricotta, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined; set aside.1 10 oz pkg frozen spinach, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup feta cheese, ½ cup ricotta cheese, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons minced parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean work surface and brush with melted butter, top with another phyllo sheet and brush with butter again. Top with one more sheet then slice lengthwise into thirds.1 16 oz pkg phyllo pastry dough, ½ cup melted butter
- Add about two tablespoons of the cheese mixture to the top of each strip, then fold into a triangle along the length of the phyllo.
- Place folded triangles onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat until the cheese mixture is gone.
- Brush with remaining butter, then bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze as much moisture as you can out of the spinach. This will help make sure the filling isn't runny.
- Don't overfill the spanakopita. Stick to just about 2 tablespoons so the filling doesn't leak out.
- If you're making spanakopita ahead for a gathering, you can assemble it in advance, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake. This makes it especially convenient for holidays and entertaining.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 3243IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg