Description
A classic Mediterranean spanakopita made with crisp, golden layers of phyllo wrapped around a rich, herb-filled spinach and cheese mixture. Comforting, savory, and perfect as a main dish or side.
Ingredients
1 package phyllo pastry (about 10 sheets)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups spinach, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella (or Greek kefalotyri)
4 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for brushing phyllo)
2 large eggs, whisked
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the spinach, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, mix in parsley, dill, green onions, feta, mozzarella, melted butter, and whisked eggs until fully combined.
- Keep the phyllo covered with a damp cloth while assembling. Lay one sheet into a greased 9×13 baking pan, letting edges hang over.
- Brush lightly with butter and repeat with 5 more sheets, alternating direction and brushing each layer.
- Spoon the spinach filling evenly over the layered phyllo. Fold overhanging edges inward and brush with butter.
- Layer the remaining 3 sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
- Score the top into 12 pieces with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
Add dill or extra parsley for a stronger herb flavor.
Swap mozzarella with kefalotyri or another Greek cheese.
Make mini triangle spanakopita or fill mini phyllo shells for appetizer portions.
Brush with olive oil instead of butter for a lighter finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: Approx. 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
