Spankopita spinach cheese pie
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh spinach
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream sauce
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup finely-crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets
Butter, melted
Preparation:
Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.
Saute onion in butter until soft. Add spinach and saute 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 buttering each sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Cut into small squares before serving.
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