One of my favorite appetizers to serve is Spanakopita. Spanakopita is a very traditional Greek snack were phyllo dough gets filled with a mixture of spinach, feta cheese, dill, eggs and onions.
Traditionally the phyllo dough is rolled into small triangles, but I decided that little cups would make for a much nicer presentation.
Spanakopita is always a big hit at the buffet with my guests, but you could also serve it as a lunch or small dinner accompanied by a fresh salad.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Prep time: 35 mins
Cook time: 17 mins
Total time: 52 mins
Serves: Makes about 30 - 36 pieces
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts
- 20 ounces (560 g) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 7 ounces (200 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 40 sheets (1 box) frozen phyllo dough (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks, 226 g)) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 F.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and add the scallions. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and mix with scallions, dill, eggs and feta cheese. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Keep the phyllo dough sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel. Unfold 1 sheet of the phyllo dough. Brush the sheet with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat the process by laying a second sheet of phyllo dough over the first sheet, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs until 4 sheets have been used.
- Cut circles out of the dough that fit as a shell into mini muffin pans. Place the phyllo circles into the pan molds and fill with the spinach mixture.
- Repeat until all the spinach mixture is used.
- Bake the spanakopita cups for 17 mins.
Notes
Spanakopita cups can be served warm or at room temperature.
Adapted from Ina Garten.
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these are beautiful… amazing… inspired… I adore spanakopita… I love what you’ve done here… brilliant!
I love spanakopita and have made it in a casserole and in triangles (for hors d’oeuvres,) but this is ingenious! I’ve made lasagne in “cups” and that was a big hit, so this is on the menu today for hubby! It’s one of his favorites. Have a beautiful day with your family, dear friend, XOXOX
What a great idea, and beautiful photos.
LOL your blog comment - I think you make a good point.
Wow, this looks fabulous and no doubt tastes equally fabulous.
Geniale Idee, die kleinen cups.
These are so cute!! I love them!
Have a nice week
Oh my goodness these look seriously delicious! I can’t wait to give them a try!
Great idea for a party - bookmarking this one for sure!
Great idea Kirsten! And great photos as always. Pinned!
I love these!