Good Day "Appsgiving" - John's spanakopita
It's time to finish up our Good Day "Appsgiving!" John has prepared some amazing spanakopita for everyone to try.
RECIPE
2½ Ibs. fresh spinach (chopped)
1 Ib. feta cheese
or 2 bags frozen chopped
4 eggs, beaten
8 oz. cottage cheese
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 lb. filo dough
Salt & pepper to taste
1 handful fresh dill, chopped
2 cubes unsalted butter
1 lg. onion, chopped
• Melt and clarify butter.
• Beat eggs; add crumbled feta and cottage cheese; refrigerate until needed.
• Sauté onions until tender in ¼ inch oil in large saucepan.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add green onions and spinach.
• Sauté until spinach is wilted.
• Add dill and a little butter; sauté for another few minutes, stirring constantly.
• Drain/squeeze spinach mixture of any liquid.
• Add eggs/cheese mixture to spinach mixture.
• Spread sheet of foil (a few inches bigger than sheet of filo) as work surface on your table.
• Brush melted butter on 4 to 5 sheets of filo.
• Place spoonfuls of spinach mixture about 1 inch from edge, along long side of sheets.
• Butter edges of filo, fold in sides, butter the fold and roll up jelly-roll style.
• Place on clean sheet of foil and roll up. Can be frozen until needed. Makes 5 to 6 rolls.
• Spray baking sheet (or foil-lined baking sheet) with cooking spray.
• Slice/score approximately 1½ inches to 2½ inches (this must be done before baking or you will have a mess trying to cut it after it has been baked).
• Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until golden brown