Description

These little bundles are inspired by the Greek spinach pie called Spanakopita that is prepared with phyllo dough. They are quick and simple to make and can be served as an appetizer or a light meal.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 T. + 1/2 c. butter (no substitutes), divided
• 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
• 3/4 c. small-curd cottage cheese
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1/2 t. dill weed
• black pepper, to taste
• 16 oz. package frozen phyllo dough, thawed (phyllo sheets measure 18 x 14 inches.)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 T. butter until tender; remove from heat. Stir in spinach, feta and cottage cheeses, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, dill and pepper.
3. Use 1 package of phyllo sheets. (Save remaining phyllo for another use, or perhaps double this recipe). Melt remaining butter.