After working at a Greek-American restaurant, I developed this variation. To save some time in the kitchen, puff pastry takes the role of phyllo.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Additional Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 45 mins |
| Servings: | 10 |
| Yield: | 10 servings |
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 bunch fresh spinach
- 3 green onions, diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 5 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (Optional)
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet lightly with cooking spray.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Saute spinach, green onions, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper until spinach wilts and begins to release its liquid, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine mozzarella, Parmesan, and feta cheeses in a large bowl. Add egg and the spinach mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Lay 1 puff pastry sheet on the baking sheet. Trace a wet fingertip around the edge to moisten. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture in the center, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lay the second sheet of pastry on top and push down the edges to seal. Make two knife slits on top to allow steam to escape. Spray the top with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and slice into sections using a pizza cutter.
- Dot the top of the spanikopita with thin slices of butter instead of using cooking spray, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 392 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g |
| Cholesterol | 47 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 537 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Easy to throw together! I used a little less mozzarella and a little more feta, because it was what I had on hand. Sprinkled some sesame seeds on top before baking. It was delicious! Just added a salad, and dinner was ready!