Flaky Spanakopita Spiral: A Delicious Twist on Classic Comfort
A delightful take on the traditional Spanakopita, this flaky spiral is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix spinach, feta cheese, ricotta, eggs, dill, and salt.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.
- Add another layer of phyllo dough and brush again with butter.
- Spoon the spinach mixture along one edge of the dough and roll it up tightly.
- Shape the rolled dough into a spiral and place it on a baking sheet.
- Brush the top with more melted butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding nutmeg to the filling.
- Serve warm with a side of tzatziki for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg