"Take the time and effort out of spanakopita, with these easy spanakopita bites! Buy mini phyllo shells and stuff them with a homemade filling."
Spanakopita Bites (Easy!)
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Prep time 25mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 30
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ingredients
- 30 mini phyllo shells
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup leeks, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh dilled, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350℉. Add olive oil, nutmeg, onion, garlic, leeks, spinach, and salt and pepper to a pot (in this order). Turn heat to medium-high. When contents starts to sizzle, sauté for 3-5 minutes until spinach just wilts.
Step 2
Transfer spinach mixture to a medium bowl. Use paper towels to squeeze mixture, absorbing the excess liquid.
Step 3
Add feta, ricotta, parsley, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix. Add the egg, and mix again until well-combined.
Step 4
Lightly grease a baking sheet, and arrange the phyllo shells on the baking sheet. Spoon mixture into each phyllo shell, so they’re completely filled but not overflowing. You may have a bit of mixture leftover, depending on how stuffed the cups are.
Step 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and the shells are crispy.