Spanakopeta (Spinach Squares)
Spanakopeta (Spinach Squares — Greek) 2 pounds fresh spinach 1 onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup cream sauce 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup finely crumbled feta cheese Salt an...
Ingredients
- 2poundfresh spinach
- 1onion, finely chopped
- 4tablespoonbutter
- 1cupcream sauce
- 6eggs, beaten
- 1cupfinely crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2poundphyllo pastry sheets
Directions
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Spanakopeta (Spinach Squares — Greek) 2 pounds fresh spinach 1 onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup cream sauce 6 eggs, beaten 1
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Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces
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Sauté onion in butter until soft
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Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer
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Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings
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Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11 x 14 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter
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Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling, again buttering each sheet
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Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown