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Spanakopita
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Place the first 5 ingredients into a bowl and mix.
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Gently place one sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush gently with melted butter (while you work, make sure the remaining phyllo dough is covered with a damp towel because it dries out quickly).
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Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with more butter.
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Add a third sheet of phyllo to the top of the stack, giving you a total of 3 layers (no need to brush the top with butter).
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Cut the buttered stack into 3 lengthwise strips (each about 12 inches long and 3 inches wide).
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Take one strip and put 1 tbsp of filling near the corner nearest to you, then fold corner over to form a triangle.
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Continue folding over, like a flag, keeping a triangle shape.
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Place the stuffed triangles, seam side down, onto a silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet and lightly brush the tops with butter.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cool and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Thaw and Dry Your Phyllo Properly 🌡️Thaw phyllo in the refrigerator overnight, then let it sit at room temperature for 2 hours before use. Pat each sheet dry with a paper towel to prevent sticking and ensure maximum crispness when baked.
- Squeeze Out Spinach Moisture 💧After thawing frozen spinach, squeeze it in a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth until completely dry to prevent a soggy filling and maintain the phyllo's delicate crispness throughout baking.
- Butter Between Every Layer 🧈Brush melted unsalted butter generously between each phyllo sheet using a pastry brush, working quickly to prevent drying. This creates the signature flaky, golden texture that makes spanakopita irresistible.
- Balance Your Cheese Ratio ⚖️Use a 1:2 ratio of ricotta to feta cheese—the mild ricotta prevents the filling from becoming too salty while feta provides authentic Greek flavor and structural integrity to hold the filling together.
- Score Before Baking for Perfect Portions ✂️Score your spanakopita into individual portions with a sharp knife before baking rather than after, which prevents phyllo from shattering and ensures clean, professional-looking servings for your guests.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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