Spinach & Feta Phyllo Galette (Spanakopita)

Ingrédients

• 10-12 phyllo sheets
• 4 ounces (113 grams) salted butter, melted
• For the filling:
•  1-pound baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
•  • 6 scallions, finely sliced
•  • 3 teaspoons dried dill
•  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
•  • 1-pound feta cheese, crumbled
•  • 3 eggs
•  • 1/3 cup olive oil
•  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
•  • Black pepper to taste

Préparation

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   Preheat the oven to 415 °F, 215 °C.

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   Line a half sheet baking pan with parchment...: Line a half sheet baking pan with parchment paper.

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   Make the filling:

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   Combine the feta cheese, ricotta, eggs, oil, salt,...: Combine the feta cheese, ricotta, eggs, oil, salt, pepper, and dill in a tabletop mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until combined.

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   Add the scallions and beat until combined.

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   While the mixer is running on low add...: While the mixer is running on low add a handful of chopped spinach at a time until all of the spinach is incorporated.

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   Mix everything together with a spatula and set...: Mix everything together with a spatula and set aside.

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   Assemble the galette:

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   Place one sheet of phyllo vertically in front...: Place one sheet of phyllo vertically in front of you on the prepared baking pan, at the 12:00 position. Drizzle with some melted butter.

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    Place another sheet vertically at the 6:00 position...: Place another sheet vertically at the 6:00 position and allow a small portion to hang outside of the pan. Drizzle with melted butter.

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    Place a sheet of phyllo horizontally to form...: Place a sheet of phyllo horizontally to form a cross at the 3:00 position and drizzle with butter.

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    Place a sheet at the 9:00 position and...: Place a sheet at the 9:00 position and drizzle with butter.

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    Now fill in the spaces diagonally (2:00, 7:00,...: Now fill in the spaces diagonally (2:00, 7:00, 11:00, and 5:00) and drizzle each sheet with butter.

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    Place the spinach filling in the center and...: Place the spinach filling in the center and gather the phyllo to cover the edges of the filling in order to form a border and crust.

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    Brush all around with the remaining butter. You...: Brush all around with the remaining butter. You may wet your hands to help the phyllo stick together and stay in place.

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    Bake in the center rack for 40 minutes.

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    Move the pan to the bottom rack and...: Move the pan to the bottom rack and bake for 10-15 additional minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and set aside at...: Remove from the oven and set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes to set.

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    Serve with tzatziki. Enjoy!