Spanakopita

Spanakopita

3 packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and very well drained in a sieve

1/2 pound butter, melted

4 eggs

pinch of parsley

1/2 pound feta cheese

1/2 pound cottage cheese

salt to taste

minced onion for flavor

1 teaspoon dill

1/2 pound phyllo leaves

melted butter for phyllo

Mix first 8 ingredients together. Butter the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Place 4 phyllo leaves on the bottom, buttering after each.

Place 1/2 spinach mix on phyllo leaves , then place 4 more phyllo leaves on top, buttering each leaf. Place remainder of spinach and place 4 more leaves on top, buttering each layer.

Turn edges of phyllo under, toward the rim of the pan. Butter top layer.

Bake moderately hot 375° F. oven for 30 minutes or until golden.

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