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Spinach Pie (aka Spanakopta) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and chopped
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried basil
Fresh nutmeg
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Over medium high heat, place spinach in a large skillet and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Cover and steam until wilted. Drain spinach and reserve.
In a medium bowl, Stir together bread crumbs., 1/4 cup Parmesan and butter. Press crumb mixture into even layer in a 9 inch pie plate and chill for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, ricotta cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, nutmeg and salt and pepper. Stir in the spinach and mix until well combined. Pour into chilled crust. Top with remaining Parmesan and bake for 45 minutes or until firm. Cool to room temperature before serving.

** I have also put this in Filo dough and baked it for a more authentic dish. Lay 3 or 4 sheets of filo out; one on top the other (layers).Place a 1/2 cup or so of the spinach mixture in the center and roll like a burrito. Place on a cookie sheet and bake until filo is browned.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I fell in love with spinach pie in Florida at a little Greek place called Elaina's. Came home and tried to duplicate it. This is as close as it gets.

 

 

 

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