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Greek Spinach and Feta Pie with Crisp Phyllo Layers

A traditional Greek spinach and feta pie made with flaky phyllo dough and a savory spinach filling, featuring a unique technique of pre-baking the phyllo layers for extra crispiness.

40 minutes6 servings
Greek Spinach and Feta Pie with Crisp Phyllo Layers
Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. Stir in egg, feta cheese, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush 6 sheets of phyllo dough with melted butter and place them in a baking dish, stacking them to form a base.
  5. Bake the phyllo base for 10 minutes to crisp the layers.
  6. Remove from oven and spread the spinach mixture over the pre-baked phyllo base.
  7. Top with the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  8. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
  9. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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