Easy Spanakopita

Easy Spanakopita
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    243

Embark on a culinary journey to Greece with these golden, flaky triangles of delight! Our Easy Spanakopita recipe delivers a symphony of savory flavors, blending tender spinach, aromatic garlic, and a medley of cheeses, all encased in layers of crisp, buttery phyllo. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, these homemade spanakopita are sure to transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    26 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    388 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the thoroughly drained spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, flat work surface. Brush generously with melted butter. Keep the remaining phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Place a second sheet of phyllo on top of the first and brush with melted butter. Repeat with a third sheet. Cutting through all three layers, slice the buttered phyllo lengthwise into four even strips. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture at the bottom of each phyllo strip. Fold the bottom right corner of the dough over the filling to form a triangle. Continue folding the triangle along the strip, alternating corners, until you reach the end. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the stuffed spanakopita triangles, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with melted butter. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the spanakopita are golden brown and beautifully crisp. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Allow the spanakopita to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy the warm, savory goodness! (10 minutes)

Ensure the spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy spanakopita.
For a richer flavor, consider using a blend of fresh herbs like dill or parsley in the filling.
Work quickly with the phyllo dough, as it dries out rapidly.
Store leftover spanakopita in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 81 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Guido Mann

    I really like the whole wheat phyllo dough option.

  • Maiya Kuhn

    I tried using gluten-free phyllo dough, and it worked great! Thanks for a fantastic recipe.

  • Santina Beatty

    I've made these several times now, and they always come out amazing.

  • Donna Macgyver

    These are perfect for parties! I made a big batch, and they were a huge hit.

  • Cathryn Bechtelar

    This recipe was so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me! The spanakopita turned out perfectly crispy and delicious.

  • Corine Will

    The instructions were clear and concise. I appreciate the tips for preventing the dough from drying out.

  • Dolores Leuschke

    The addition of lemon zest really brightens the flavor.

  • Carmelo Becker

    My family devoured these! They were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making these again.

  • Leilani Hamill

    I added a little dill to the spinach mixture, and it was a game-changer!

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