Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Chandler Greek Festival Spanakopita

Category: Greece

2 pounds fresh spinach

1 onion, finely chopped

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup cream sauce

6 eggs, beaten

1 cup feta cheese, finely crumbled

Salt and pepper

Dash of nutmeg

1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets

Butter, melted

Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.

Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer. Cool.

Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Mix well.

Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11 x 14 x 2−inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted

butter. Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling. Again, butter each sheet well.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut into small squares

before serving.

Makes 16 squares.