How to make THE BEST Greek Spinach Pie / SPANAKOPITA
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INGREDIENTS
1 pack phyllo pastry, at room temperature
1 pound baby spinach, chopped
2 bunches fresh dill, finely chopped or 3 heaping teaspoons dried dill
about 6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces ricotta cheese, full fat and at room temperature
1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
3 eggs, beaten and at room temperature
about 2 cups olive oil, separated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Baking tray dimensions used for this recipe: 18" x 13" x 1"
INSTRUCTIONS
Here are some very important tips before we go on:
1) I can't stress enough how important it is that the phyllo stays in it's packaging until it is at room temperature! Very important. The best way to do this is by thawing it overnight in your refrigerator (since it's usually sold in the freezer section). Take it out in the morning or at least 2 hours before you use it and leave it in it's packaging to come to room temperature. Do not take it out of the airtight plastic packaging that comes in!!! It will be completely useless if it sits out for a long time, it will crumble and nothing will save it.
2) Please do not use low fat or fat-free cheese.
3)If you cannot find fresh dill, you may use the dried form, but less. So for this recipe, if using dried dill, use about 2 tablespoons or enough to suit your taste.
4) Add the eggs to your mixture last so that you can adjust the seasoning if you're worried about consuming raw egg.
5) Baby spinach is very easy to find over here where I live. It comes in all different amounts. You can buy regular spinach that is sold in bunches. Just make sure to wash it very well. Baby spinach is really convenient since it is already washed and ready to use. That said, use what you can find.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine the chopped spinach, dill, scallions, ricotta, and feta cheese in a large bowl and using your very clean hands, mix very well. Knead it, crush it and keep mixing until everything is combined well.
Taste the mixture and add as much salt and pepper as you like.
Add the beaten eggs and about 1 cup of olive oil and mix well.
Rub some oil with your hands all over a half sheet baking pan.
Lay 3 sheets on the bottom of pan and drizzle with a little olive oil.
Place 2 sheets half in the pan and half hanging outside of the pan on all four sides of the pan. See the video above.
Spread all of the filling inside of the phyllo sheets. All of the sheets that are hanging outside of the pan should go over the filling. See video.
Drizzle some olive oil all over the phyllo. Cover half of the pie with 2 sheets of phyllo, tucking them under and repeat the same with the other side of the pie. This is demonstrated in the video tutorial.
Take the remaining phyllo sheets one at a time and crumble them in rows on top of the pie. Drizzling all the remaining olive oil on top of them. This will create a crisp, light crust.
Using a very sharp knife cut the pie into 12 equal slices.
Place in oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for 1 hour. The pie will be crisp and golden brown.
Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set.
Serve!
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I made this yesterday, 22nd February 2024 & my niece stated “it is so good it’s like food from heaven” I added black olives & leek. Thank you for sharing 🇨🇦
I don't cook much of anything. But, I do like watching Dimitra cook. Because she uses her hands, just like my mother, grandmother, and great aunts. Just lovely!
My gosh... first time I made this and it was wonderful. You do a great job explaining and simplifying for people, like me, who thinks this is way more complicated and wouldn’t try. My family loved it.
This was my first time making Spanakopita. I was lucky to start with the best recipe. I made a couple with spinach from my garden and the second time used plain organic whole milk yogurt instead of ricotta. I like the slightly acid taste even better. The third time, yesterday, I used kale instead of spinach since it is what is currently growing in the garden, I love it equally... Thank you!
As a greek boy and being taught by my mother. Your recipes are fabulous. You have taught me so much. Ta hell with the triangles I have been making all these years, And the sauted spinach. Love your recipe and TY TY!
@DimitrasDishes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I’ve eaten a lot of Spanakopita in my life and this is the very best recipe I’ve ever had! I was worried about using fresh spinach without cooking and squeezing out the liquid first, but it came out absolutely perfect without doing that. My entire family loved it. Thank you!
By FAR....... the best spanakopita I have ever had. Just Amazing. Thank you so much!
simply the best recipe ever, done this for this Christmas! Thank you for sharing with us.
Oh my favourites Greek food so delicious I love Greece 🇬🇷🌸🌷🌺🌹I'm Kurdish from Kurdistan 💒
@samirawiteshatuendale7063
3 жыл бұрын
😥 i love ኩርድሽ people we have some history i am samatik people but kush people thy killer Amhar peope the make ganousad samtik popel Amahar 😥
Dimitra, your mom's recipe is "hands down" the best. Thank you.
Hands down, this is the absolute BEST spanakopita!! It is a huge success every time I make it. Thank you Dimitra!!!
It's a WINNER ! Your mom is a GENIUS !
This is amazing - Love Love Love that is does not require cooking the spinach before baking! A real hit!!
@DimitrasDishes
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!
That looks AMAZING!
I have been making this dish for years but the scrunching of the filo on top was a revelation. Thank you from Sydney, Australia.
@bryanschwabenland6657
Жыл бұрын
Ya this Was Easiest Ever Fast Greek Dish, Luv iT👍.
Made this tonight, changed NOTHING! It was WONDERFUL!!! Everyone had seconds and raved about it and asked for your WEBSITE! Which I was very happy to share! Thank you !!! 😘
This is exactly how I've made my spanikopita for years. I'm glad to finally have found a Greek cook vlogger. 😊
@DimitrasDishes
4 жыл бұрын
Really!! How amazing. You're the second person that has ever said that. First, was my mom :) All the best and thanks for watching!
I just made this for the first time and it came out really well! Wonderful recipe. I didn't have the 1/2 sheet baking tray, so I used a big 14" castiron pan and it came out just as crispy and delicious.
I have Made this SEVERAL TIMES and it comes out FLAWLESS EVERY TIME…. Thank you DiMitra… ❤️
I have made this 10 times and my wife wants it every week! Thank you.
I made this tonight with my wife. I halved the reciepe for the two of us and it was perfect. Thank you for the reciepe.
@funbrothers96
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time
Thank God I’m back. Have been away and glad I’m watching again AND came back to my favourite recipe. Thank you Dimitra. Favourite cooking channel. ❤️❤️
honey you make it look so easy! i make this once a year at Christmas time, my yiayia loves it.we love you !
Ty soo much for sharing this recipe, it’s the best I’ve ever tasted.
That's a great way to make the best spanakopita ever. No overcooking of spinach or super salty mixture, also crunchy and moist. Bravo Dimitra, euharisto
Really great. my friends just loved it. It was so simple to do as I followed your steps religiously . Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your mum's recipe, it's so delicious and has become one of our family's favorite dishes!! Such a crowd pleaser!!
Havent had this since I was a boy. You make it the same way my yaya makes it!! So I know yours is delicious!! Opa!
I made this at my friend's St. Patrick's day party and it was amazing!!!!!!!!
I made this spanakopita for a dinner party and it was amazing! I have made spanakopita several times and I like this recipe the best. Thank you for sharing it.
I've made this recipe 5 or 6 times now comes out perfect every time ty for the recipe =)
I am absolutely addicted to this dish I could eat this 24 hours a day 7 days a week it is so good and thank you oh thank you so much for sharing this recipe
I made this today and This is my MOST Favorite. I love all the dill in it. I did add 2 TBLS of Garlic but OMG amazing. Thank you Dimitra!!!! Thank you for sharing.
This was such a great video, and not to long either, I appreciate this recipe and will try it as well as your tips.
This a very nice method and the end product is exceptional. I have used this recipe multiple times and find that it works best for me also. A must try!
Brings back amazing memories of my time in Greece😍
Excellent recipe! I’ve made this a few times and a Greek friend ask me for the recipe after she tasted it❤️ thank you.
I finally made it and shared. Everyone loved it! I simply added more spinach and it was perfect. Will become a regular dish in my home! Yummy, yummy. Thanks again for making video!
@DimitrasDishes
7 жыл бұрын
Perfect! thanks for letting me know and for watching :)
Can not wait to try this. There’s no doubt in my mind that this is delicious. You can practically taste it through the screen.
There are no words left to say. I add to all who appreciate your excellent recipe. Not a second of wasted time. Thank You. 😊
This is my go to recipe now, I have made it at least 6 times, so quick and never soggy. I’m thankful every time for your family recipe Dimitra 😋
Im gonna totally make. Looks amazing
OMG, THAT IS THE BEST PIE I HAVE EVER SEEN AND YOU MADE IT EASY TO MAKE WITH YOUR DIRECTIONS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOUR RECIPE IS MY NEW FAVORITE SPINACH MEAL.
Made this last month,, SO WONDERFUL. Perfect flavor.
This has been my "go to" video for over a year now. I've bookmarked it and saved it to my Playlist. It's such a simple and basic recipe and as for the taste, I'll stack it up against any I've had and that includes the restaurants in Tarpon Springs, Florida and Detroit, Mi, two cities with huge Greek influences. I love Spanakopita so much that every time I had it I'd think, "I have to learn to make it" but thought it would be to complicated. That is until I got serious and searched KZread for a good video. Thank you for posting this Dimitra. I'm making it again today for dinner and I swear I've made it so much, a bit of a Greek DNA is infiltrating my Polish heritage. :-D
@DimitrasDishes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It made me smile :) All the best and thanks for being here!
@brookeburnsb7620
2 жыл бұрын
Our Detroit Greektown isn't what it used to be. I miss Hellas & Parthenon. I used to work at Pegasus. It's the only staple left.
The best recipe yet! This is the second time I’ve made this spanikopita recipe and it just gets better. Thank you so much for sharing!
This is the best spinach pie I have ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe, it will be handed down to my daughters.
I made this today and the results were phenomenal. Don't skip the lighty crumpled fillo on the top -- it's visually beautiful when it comes out of the oven and adds a nice crunchy texture. The herb and cheese mixture is perfect. I also love how this is made in a 1/2 sheet pan, which is perfectly sized for fillo sheets, and leaves you with enough entree-sized servings to feed a crowd. My only recommendation if you make this recipe is to not change a thing. Follow the instructions exactly, and you will be delighted with the results!
I've got to try this! It looks delicious! Thanks, for sharing 💙
This is the best method I've ever seen for spanikopita. This dish is my daughter's favorite meal since she was little and I still make it for her birthday. I hope her daughter will like it someday too. I'll try making it without cooking the spinach and leave it in the oven longer. Thank you so much!
Looks soooo good. Great step by step you can’t get from a cookbook. Thank you for sharing and thanks to your mom too!!
@DimitrasDishes
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
I made a tray yesterday for the first time in my life after decades of fear of phyllo. Your video took the fear out of it. It came out delicious! Reminded me of my Aunt who made SPANAKOPITA all the time and I loved it! Next I will make Tiropita!
This is ABSOLUTELY the BEST spinach pie I've ever had. I have made numerous recipes and even though the ingredients are usually very similar between recipes, this one is PHENOMENAL! I made it exactly as stated but my pan was slightly smaller but not a problem. It crisps up nice in the toaster oven for leftovers. I will use more layers for the bottom layer next time. And there will be MANY more "next times"! I think the fresh spinach is what puts this over the top! Make it, you won't be sorry!
It look and sound great, thanks for sharing.
I'm making this "again" Totally outstanding.Just doing a quick review for the morning
My mum has moved interstate and her spinach pie is the best, now we are in state lockdown I haven't seen her all year, and I miss her and her cooking, I have now made this recipe so many time now, my mum is so jealous as she never did this with the pastry and I send her videos of me cutting into mine and she is so impressed lol I love love this recipe! Thank you
Second time that I have made this!! Absolutely fabulous.. thank you Dimitra❤️❤️
I need smaller pieces to feed more people. Definitely going to try for my Christmas brunch. There are so many sweet recipes, I'm looking for savory recipes. Harder to find. This is a winner for sure. Thanks for sharing.
OMG! I can’t believe I just made this! It is so amazing and simple. Makes me feel like I’m in Greece. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
I have only made spanakopita once before and felt intimidated that my first attempt was soggy and heavy, but after seeing Dimitra's video, I made it for Sunday dinner tonight (along with maroulosalata). I hadn't heard the term "half sheet baking tray" before, so I googled and found that none of my baking pans were the correct dimensions. So my sweet husband was so excited about me making this recipe, he ran to Target today to get me a half sheet baking tray, LOL! This recipe and Dimitra's method is truly fantastic and uncomplicated...it produced the most light, flavourful, fresh and wonderful spanokopita we've ever had! The phyllo dough is wonderfully crispy and there is no "sogginess" that some spanokopitas have! This recipe is a keeper. Thank you, Dimitra, for your wonderful videos. Your friendly personality and clear and concise videos are a joy to watch. I'm Armenian, but a huge fan of Greek cuisine, and your recipe for spanokopita is one I will make again and again.
Looks great, on my list to try this week. Thank you.
This looks like a delicious recipe. Thanks for the video. Also, the plate is beautiful.
i am from afghanistan and i was living in greece for 12 years . one of my favourite breakfast all the times spanakopita it's totally different in the world especially when everything is cooking fresh this is the first time i saw a greek lady speak english like you born in america
You've GOT me dear lady - I haven't had a 'spinach pie' for some years. AND I will cut in halves .... today and tomorrow...... theres no one else only me. THANK YOU
Wow! I can’t wait to try it! So many good tips! I tried one recipe of this and it failed now I know why! I’m so glad it freezes well!
Dear Dimitra, I made this spinach pie. It disappeared very quickly! It is the best recipe by far, from the way I used to make it. I'm sticking with your channel. Your recipes are amazing. Keep cooking and sharing. So grateful I found this channel! I can't wait to share this with my Greek extended family. I will recommend you.
That looks SO good! The first time I ever tried Greek food was back in the 1980s, when I moved to Price, Utah, where there was a large population of Greek immigrants. I absolutely love Greek food! Thank you for this recipe- I subscribed :)
I have made this dish several times already and everyone loves it. It is even good the next day cold. Can't wait to make it again. Thank you for sharing.
I made this and it was delicious!!! Thank you for sharing.
Cudos for you!! You did a great job demonstrating the recipe.
One of my favoriteds. Loved how you explained the entire process. Im going to try to make this at home. Thanks
Made this today for thanksgiving. It was the star of the table. Thanks so much!!
Thanks Dimitri - another winner - making my second one to share with a friend Fabulous recipe thank you
After searching the web for the best spanakopita recipe, I came across your video and must say that it was a huge hit. So simple to make. All the other recipes called for sauteeing and other complications. Not only was your recipe easy to follow but sooooo delicious. The herbs gave it a wonderful touch. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes with us.
@DimitrasDishes
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! So glad you like it as much as I do :)
@sunny_dhende6289
3 жыл бұрын
@Edna Turner I'm sure you can adjust to your liking. I felt she explained perfectly, if you didn't like the video perhaps you should of watched something else! 😆✌
Just found this recipe. I’ve looked at several KZread videos looking for a spinach pie recipe. Yours was the best. Your video is so easy to follow and very well explained without being over wordy. Very quick and to the point but very informative! I haven’t made it yet but I will be this week! Thank you!!!
Had this for the first time ever yesterday and fell in love with it. So delicioussssssss!!
Can't wait to try this with a crisp green salad, it's been years since i tasted Spanakopita , thanks for the reminder x
Yummy my husband is going to love spinach now! I'm going shopping NOW. Yummy♡♡
Hi I am Greek and i live in Norway and I loved eating spanakopita when i used to live in Greece. I tried to make on my own using your recipe and it was Just Right!!!! Like the one i used to eat in Greece. Thank you so much!! 10/10 Ι made mine in triangles rather than a rectangle pie
I worked with phyllo for the first time yesterday making spanakopita and your instructions and tips made it so easy. The dish came out perfect! Thank you.
That looks amazing. I cant wait to try this version. Yummy!!!!
@DimitrasDishes
6 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear how it turns out!
The best Spanakopita ever, it's easy to make, it takes less time than other recipes that instruct you to boil the spinach. This recipe holds all the nutrients of the spinach, its juicy and incredibly tasty. Thank you.
Can we acknowledge the beautiful plate decorated with olives? That is the perfect plate for spanikopita!
You are so wonderful to share this ! Thank you so much .
Sesame seeds on the top three quarters through baking is also a nice addition.
I made this for my mom and she loved it!!! Thank you!!
Really perfect! Thank you! I had this dish in Greece but your recipe is superior!
Love this classic dish. I have never seen a recipe using fresh uncooked spinach and the rustic layering of phyllo sheets, awesome. Going to try this one this week.
oh wew it looks so delicious...I love spinach...!!!
@DimitrasDishes
7 жыл бұрын
It IS delicious. Trust me. make it this weekend. You won't regret it :)
Look no further...this is the BEST recipe on line! The flavor is so rich and the topping trick with crumpled phyllo dough sheets makes it beyound perfect. I have tried this recipe with lots of fresh dill, Spanish Carbonelle olive oil, frozen spinach and even red onions. It always comes out amazing. Love you Dimitra!
@christinamurtagh3169
4 жыл бұрын
does the frozen spinach make it too moist
Omg that looks so good, I love spinach pie
this spana is so good. Usually get some at a greek restaurant nearby but it's always over cooked...this is perfection! Thanks for the recipe
Dimitria, thank you. Well explained, you didn't waffle on and on. Previously I had pre cooked the greens. Will never do that again. Your family recipe is the best. Give yr mum or grandmother a hug for me. 🙏
@declan8306
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I see that you made this recipe recently. Is there a printed recipe on this site for the spanakopita or did you just get an ingredient list from the video? Thank you.
that looks so good--I'm trying this this weekend
The best spanakopita I ever made! My husband and son could not stop eating it. Love how easy it was to make.
Awesome!!! Thank you...my family loves it.
Made it, loved it and shared it with family:)
Making tomorrow - headed out to store for spinach. Thank you!
Made this yesterday. Substitited fennel which is growing in my garden, instead of dill. Came out excellent just like the video . Thanks for sharing Dimitri!
OMG that looks delicious. So easy also. I will have to make for new years. Love spinach.