Chandler Greek Festival Spanakopita
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh spinach
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream sauce
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
Salt and pepper
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets
Butter, melted
Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.
Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer. Cool.
Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Mix well.
Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11 x 14 x 2−inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter. Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling. Again, butter each sheet well.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut into small squares before serving.
Makes 16 squares.
B-man
