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Easy Spanakopita Phyllo Appetizers (Make Ahead Option)

Here's how you make Easy Spanakopita Phyllo Appetizers (Make Ahead Option)
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  • Servings: 126
  • Prep: 45m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 126 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed (hand-squeeze out any excess moisture)
  • 8 ounces feta cheese (crumbled, 2 cups)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (4% small-curd, DO NOT use fat-free or low-fat!)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 16 sheets (304 grams) phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large bowl combine the egg with spinach, feta cheese, cottage cheese and pepper; set aside.

  • Step 2: Brush a 15-inch x 10-inch baking sheet/pan with some of the butter.

  • Step 3: Layer eight sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.)

  • Step 4: Spread with spinach mixture. Top with remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter.

  • Step 5: Cover and freeze for 30 minutes (must be froze to slice evenly -- or cover the complete pan tightly with foil and freeze for 1 month, when ready to use continue with the following two steps).

  • Step 6: Using a sharp knife slice into 1-inch squares.

  • Step 7: Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 15-inch x 10-inch baking sheet

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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