Spanikopita (spinach Pie)

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (1 lb) package phyllo dough
• 4 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch dill
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 lb butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 before preparing, thaw the frozen spinach, place in a colander and squeeze as much moisture out as possible. if phyllo dough has been frozen, thaw ahead of time.
• 2 in large bowl, mix all ingredients well except for phyllo dough and butter.
• 3 with a pastry brush, coat the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish with melted butter. opening phyllo dough one sheet at a time; place each sheet in pan, buttering each sheet as you go. put about 13-15 sheets on bottom layer.
• 4 spread mixture on top of dough evenly. layer 18 more sheets on top, using the same buttering method as used on lower layer.
• 5 bake at 350 for about 1 hour or until dough turns golden brown on top. allow to sit a few minutes before slicing.