Spanakopita

11 Method Steps

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten eggs, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg.

Step 3

Brush a 9-inch (23cm) baking dish with melted butter.

Step 4

Lay 1 phyllo pastry sheet in the bottom of the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat until you have 7 sheets layered.

Step 5

Spoon half of the spinach mixture over the top of the phyllo layers.

Step 6

Lay another phyllo pastry sheet on top of the spinach mixture, brush it with melted butter, and repeat until you have 7 sheets layered.

Step 7

Spoon the remaining spinach mixture over the top of the phyllo layers.

Step 8

Lay another phyllo pastry sheet on top of the spinach mixture, brush it with melted butter, and repeat until you have 7 sheets layered.

Step 9

Brush the top layer with melted butter and score the top sheet with a sharp knife. This will help you to slice the Spanakopita later on.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the Spanakopita is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.