spanakopita (greek spinach pie)

Name: Spanakopita (Greek Spinach pie)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Reg B box(es) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed; 4 slice(s) cooked, applewood bacon (crisp) chopped; 1 large chopped leek (may use onion); 3/4 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup(s) romano cheese, grated (or parm); 3 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) flour (for roux); 1 cup(s) milk (for roux); 16 sheet(s) phyllo dough, buttered & stacked in 8s twice; pinch(es) salt, pepper & a little nutmeg in roux

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Kathy Carlson

Roseville CA to San Diego, CA

Updated on Aug 17, 2013

Everyone should have a Greek Grandma living next door. I have lots of lovely memories of her but when someone mentions her name, I start salivating for her recipes like Pablov's dog. My favorite was the pastries but this was how she made me gobble down my veggies!

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 30 Min

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yield 8 "x 8" pan

Ingredients

1 Reg B box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed
4 slices cooked, applewood bacon (crisp) chopped
1 large chopped leek (may use onion)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated (or parm)
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons flour (for roux)
1 cup milk (for roux)
16 sheets phyllo dough, buttered & stacked in 8s twice
pinch salt, pepper & a little nutmeg in roux

How To Make spanakopita (greek spinach pie)

Step 1

Sauté leek (S) or onions in 2 tbsps. butter until caramelized. Stir in spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry. Cool.

Step 2

Keep Phyllo covered with damp t-towel. brush 8 pieces with melted 2 Tbsps of remaining butter. (I sometimes add some good Olive Oil with butter.)The phyllo should fit in 8x8 pan and fold up the sides.
Step 3

Make a roux with milk and flour. Beat eggs & mix with spinach/cheese, onion mixture & Roux. Add S&P & touch of nutmeg in the roux. Put into phyllo-lined pan. Sprinkle with chopped bacon. Prep the other 8 sheets phyllo and cut to fit top of pie.
Step 4

Bake in 350 degree oven 30 minutes or until cooked to a golden, crisp brown. Serve and cut into squares. I know it sounds like a lot of work but the compliments are sure worth it!
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