International Recipes
Spanakopita (Spinach & Cheese Phyllo Triangles)
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min | Yield: 40
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup scallions with greens, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1/4 pound) farmer cheese
- 2 tablespoons Kefalotyri (or Parmesan) cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs pepper to taste
- 20 sheets Athens fillo dough
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Squeeze spinach dry. In processor bowl, combine spinach with scallions, parsley, dill, cheeses, eggs and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Prepare 40 small fillo triangles following the directions for triangles linked to the right. Fill each triangle with 1/2 teaspoon of cheese mixture.
- Brush outside of triangles with butter. Place seam side down on cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and uffed.
- Serve hot.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Athens Foods, Inc.