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Crispy Spanakopita Bites

Course Appetizer
Servings 6 2 Per Person

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Pkg. Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and  squeezed dry - 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach 
  • 1/2 Cup Diced Onion
  • 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1 Tbl. Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tbs. Chopped Fresh Mint
  • 2 Tbs. Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 1 Tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 8 Sheets Phyllo Dough
  • 3 Tbs. Butter, Melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
  • Saute the onions over medium high heat for a few minutes until cooked through and slightly translucent
  • If using fresh spinach, sautee over a medium heat with a pinch of salt and cook untill wilter. Drain and squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel. Spinach has a lot of water in it and if you dont ring it out you will have a very watery mixture
  • Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with the melted butter then repeat with another 3 layers. Cut into 6 equal portions and press into a greased muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining phyllo
  • Divide the spinach mixture equally between the phyllo cups and bake for 10 minutes till its Golden brown and crispy
  • Let them cool slightly in the pan for 5 mins then serve