Quesado De Espinaca Cheese And Spinach Pie

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A savory Greek-inspired pie featuring crisp filo pastry filled with creamy cheese and fresh spinach.
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This Quesada de Espinaca is a comforting, savory pie that layers crisp, buttery filo dough with a rich filling of feta, ricotta, and fresh spinach. The herbs&# 226;€”dill and parsley—add a bright, aromatic note that cuts through the richness of the cheese. It’s perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner, offering a delightful contrast between the crunchy crust and the soft, savory interior. While it requires a bit of patience to layer the delicate pastry sheets, the result is a golden, flaky masterpiece that tastes best served warm or at room temperature.

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Quesado De Espinaca Cheese And Spinach Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 939.0

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This Quesada de Espinaca is a comforting, savory pie that layers crisp, buttery filo dough with a rich filling of feta, ricotta, and fresh spinach. The herbs&# 226;€”dill and parsley—add a bright, aromatic note that cuts through the richness of the cheese. It’s perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner, offering a delightful contrast between the crunchy crust and the soft, savory interior. While it requires a bit of patience to layer the delicate pastry sheets, the result is a golden, flaky masterpiece that tastes best served warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out all excess liquid; if using fresh spinach, wash, chop coarsely, and wilt in a pan, then squeeze dry.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped onion and scallions until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until just heated through; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the spinach mixture with feta cheese, pot cheese (or ricotta), beaten eggs, chopped dill, chopped parsley, and fresh ground pepper; mix well.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  7. Lay a sheet of filo dough in the dish, trimming as needed to fit; brush generously with melted butter.
  8. Repeat with 5 more sheets of filo, brushing each sheet with butter.
  9. Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the buttered filo layers.
  10. Top with the remaining 6 sheets of filo, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  11. Using a sharp knife, cut the pie into 15 pieces before baking, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom layer.
  12. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and puffy.
  13. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 939.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.0g37%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 51.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 225.0g75%
Dietary Fiber 78.0g312%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 22.8g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: filo, spinach, feta, pie, greek, vegetarian, herbs, dill, spinach pie, spanakopita, baking, comfort food, layered, crispy, savory
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