Maria Athans' Spinach Pie

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Old World recipe and tradition. Looks complicated, but not -- and best tasting one I've had.

Submitted by Sandy Parks
Published on November 13, 2018
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 4 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

  • 18 green onions, chopped

  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten

  • 1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese

  • ½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed

  • ¾ cup butter

  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough, thawed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet, and cook the spinach and green onions, stirring occasionally, until the white parts of the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes; mix in the eggs, cottage cheese, feta cheese, and dill until thoroughly combined.

  3. Melt remaining 3/4 cup of butter in a saucepan. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough into the prepared baking dish, and brush with melted butter. Repeat laying down and buttering sheets until half the sheets have been used. Spread the filling over the sheets in an even layer. Place remaining phyllo sheets on the filling, buttering each sheet as before. Brush the top sheet with butter.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

Cook's Note

If desired, assemble the pie and freeze; when baking from frozen state, add about 20 minutes to baking time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
20g Fat
22g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 598mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 220mg 17%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 397mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.