The Best Greek Spanakopita (Updated Video)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is more affordable.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based binder, while tofu is economical.

Roughly chop 1 pound of baby spinach leaves.

Slice 3 scallions thinly and soak them in a bowl of cold water to clean.

Lift scallions out of the water and place them in a strainer to drain.

In a stand mixer, add 1 pound of feta cheese and ricotta cheese.

Add about 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and about ½ teaspoon of salt to the cheese mixture.

Add 3 teaspoons of dill to the cheese mixture.

Pour in 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until combined.

Add the cleaned scallions to the mixture.

Gradually add the spinach to the mixer, mixing until incorporated.

Add 3 whole eggs to the mixture and mix until fully combined.

Use a spatula to ensure everything is mixed evenly, scraping the bottom of the bowl.

Prepare a half sheet baking pan by adding 1 cup of unseasoned bread crumbs to the bottom to absorb moisture.

Melt 3 sticks of salted butter (12 ounces) for brushing the phyllo sheets.

Lay out the phyllo pastry and reserve about 7 sheets for the top layer.

Cover the phyllo with a clean kitchen towel to prevent drying out.

Layer 3 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the baking pan, drizzling melted butter between each layer.

Extend the phyllo sheets over the edges of the pan, drizzling butter between layers as you go.

Spread the filling evenly over the phyllo layers in the pan.

Fold the phyllo sheets that are hanging over the edges of the pan over the filling.

Brush the top with additional melted butter.

Cut slits in the top layers of phyllo to allow steam to escape.

Bake in the oven until golden brown and crispy.

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