Easy Spanakopita with Cheese

Name: Easy Spanakopita with Cheese
Total time: 5400 s
Ingredients: 2 sheets country-style phyllo dough or you can make your own; 1 lb (about 450 grams) spinach for a medium baking pan; 4 leeks; 3 green onions; Salt, pepper; 1 lb (about 450 grams) cheese, or less if you prefer less cheese in your pie; Olive oil

Ifigeneia N. @cookifigeneia

The idea for these ingredients comes from my grandmother, who is no longer with me. She used to make pies all the time, and everyone always talked about how good they were.

Ifigeneia N. @cookifigeneia

The idea for these ingredients comes from my grandmother, who is no longer with me. She used to make pies all the time, and everyone always talked about how good they were.

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Ingredients

1 hour and 30 minutes

2 sheetscountry-style phyllo dough or you can make your own
1 lb(about 450 grams) spinach for a medium baking pan
4leeks
3green onions
Salt, pepper
1 lb(about 450 grams) cheese, or less if you prefer less cheese in your pie
Olive oil

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Steps

1 hour and 30 minutes

1

If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain it very well. If using fresh spinach, clean and wash it thoroughly before adding it to the filling.
2

In a large skillet over low heat, sauté the green onions and leeks (chopped) in a little olive oil until they soften and become glossy. Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until any excess liquid evaporates. Remove from heat.
3

Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the pan and brush it with olive oil.
4

Add the cheese, salt, and pepper to the spinach mixture. Mix everything well, then spread the filling evenly over the phyllo in the pan.
5

Cover the filling with the second sheet of phyllo dough and brush the top with olive oil. Lightly score the top to make it easier to cut after baking and to help it bake evenly.
6

Bake at 350°F (180°C) with both top and bottom heat and fan, for at least 40–45 minutes, depending on your oven's strength. Check to make sure the bottom is baked before finishing. Good luck!