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Crispy Spanakopita Bites

Servings: 6 2 Per Person
Course: Appetizer

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

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
  2. Saute the onions over medium high heat for a few minutes until cooked through and slightly translucent
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Divide the spinach mixture equally between the phyllo cups and bake for 10 minutes till its Golden brown and crispy
  6. Let them cool slightly in the pan for 5 mins then serve