Authentic Greek Spanakopita – Crispy Spinach and Cheese Pie | Spanakopita grecească autentică – plăcintă crocantă cu spanac și brânză
Ingredients
For the Filling:
For the Pie Layers:
Instructions
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Preparing the Spinach Mixture
- Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of oil.
- Sauté the shallots and green onions for a few minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped spinach, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat and let the spinach cool.
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Preparing the Cheese Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the salted cheese, eggs, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled spinach mixture and fresh dill, then mix everything well.
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Assembling the Spanakopita
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Grease a baking tray with melted butter.
- Layer a few phyllo sheets in the tray, brushing each one with melted butter.
- Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the phyllo.
- Cover with more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Sprinkle a little extra butter on top for a crispy finish.
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Baking
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown on top (about 30-40 minutes).
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve.