Spanakopita!

This a widely popular Greek recipe and traditional family favorite can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or a vegetarian meal. Spanakopita is my favorite Greek recipe! Most people serve as an appetizer, but make it a bit larger and add a Greek salad as an entree. It contains deliciously prepared spinach and feta cheese wrapped in layers of filo dough.

Serves: 6
Ingredients
10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1⁄2 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
2–3 tablespoons fresh or dried dill
10 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 pound filo, thawed
2 sticks of butter, melted
salt and pepper

Method

1. Sauté onions in a pan with 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. In a bowl, mix sautéed onions with spinach, Feta, eggs, dill, salt, pepper, and
remaining olive oil.
3. Take unwrapped filo and lay flat. Keep covered with a cloth. Take one filo sheet
and lightly brush with butter.
4. Place another sheet on top of the first sheet, and lightly butter it too.
5. Take 1⁄2 cup of the spinach mixture and place in the middle of the filo’s vertical or
short end.
6. Fold edges in and roll the filo, keeping it a small square.
7. Lightly butter the edges to seal the roll.
8. Place on a cookie sheet and repeat the process for each roll.
9. Bake at 350° F for 25 to 30 minutes on a cookie sheet until golden brown.
Optional:
Slice diagonally and arrange on serving tray.

Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer ~ Easy

Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer

Simple and easy to make appetizer. First tasted this in the Greek Islands at a luxious hotel. Bake it in a simple serving dish for all to share. This is my new recipe for parties.

Ingredients

1/2 lb feta (preferably Greek), rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

* Use any or all of the following topping.
1/4 teaspoon capers *optional
1/4 cup red onion, sliced *optional
1/4 cup red or green bell peppers, sliced *optional
1/4 cup roma tomatoe, sliced
10 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, rinsed, and sliced (1/4 cup)



Method

Preheat broiler.

1. Cut cheese into 1/2-inch-thick slices and divide evenly among 4 small flameproof baking dishes (or arrange in 1 layer in a large one). Sprinkle oregano and pepper over cheese.

2. Slice red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, olives then place on top of feta cheese. Drizzle topping with olive oil.

3. Broil on hi heat until edges of cheese are golden, about 5 minutes.

4. Serve warm with toasted pita wedges or crusty bread.