Authentic Greek Spanakopita

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5 from 11 votes

Authentic Greek Spanakopita

This authentic spanakopita recipe is flaky and flavorful, with layers of spinach, leeks, herbs, and phyllo dough. A fantastic classic Greek recipe that makes a great dinner or holiday meal.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 13 x 9 inch baking dish
2 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 leeks
2 bunches green onions
1 bunch parsley
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 package phyllo dough 20-24 sheets
6 eggs
20 ounces feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch fresh dill
2 sticks unsalted butter melted, 1/2 cup

Instructions

Take your leeks and remove tough green leaves, and the roots at the very bottom. Wash thoroughly, then thinly slice and set aside.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cleaned leeks, green onions, parsley, add the spinach and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer) add the feta cheese, pepper, nutmeg, and eggs. Mix well to combine. Add in the cooked leek and spinach mixture, and mix again. Stir in the chopped dill.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 13x9 baking dish, and layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough on the bottom of the greased baking dish, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter before adding the next.
Add the spinach, feta, and leek filling to the bottom layers of phyllo dough.
Top with the 10 remaining sheets of phyllo dough, again buttering each layer.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until phyllo dough turns golden brown. Remove from oven once finished, and allow to cool before slicing.

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