The Best Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie With Feta)

Name: The Best Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie With Feta)
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs. spinach, chopped (you can substitute frozen, thawed well); 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 large onions, diced; 2 bunches green onions, diced (incl. 4 inches green); 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped (substitute 3 tbsp. dried); 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 lb. ricotta or cottage cheese; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets

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"A delicious phyllo pie made with spinach and feta cheese, Spanakopita is a classic Greek favorite that will work as an appetizer, side dish or even a light lunch or dinner...."

INGREDIENTS

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2.5 lbs. spinach, chopped (you can substitute frozen, thawed well)

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1/2 cup olive oil

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4 large onions, diced

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2 bunches green onions, diced (incl. 4 inches green)

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1/2 cup parsley, chopped

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1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped (substitute 3 tbsp. dried)

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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled

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4 eggs, lightly beaten

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1/2 lb. ricotta or cottage cheese

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1/4 cup butter, melted

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1/4 cup olive oil

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1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets

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