Greek Spinach and Feta Pie

By NancyK9

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter, melted and divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze dry
• 1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
• 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
• 3/4 tsp finely grated lemon peel
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 pack frozen phyllo dough - thawed (or Pillsbury crescent rolls)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Brush 13 X 9 in. baking dish lightly with butter.
Beat eggs in medium bowl. Stir in spinach, ricotta, feta lemon peel, pepper and nutmeg. Set aside.
Cut 8 sheets of phyllo dough in half crosswise, forming 16 rectangles about 13 X 8 1/2 in each. Cover dough with damp cloth or plastic wrap while assembling pie.
Place 1 piece of dough in prepared dish: brush top lightly with butter. Top with another piece of dough and brush lightly with butter. Continue layering with 6 pieces of dough, brushing each piece lightly with butter. Spoon spinach mixture evenly over dough. Top mixture with piece of dough; brush lightly with butter. repeat layering with remaining 7 pieces of dough, brushing each lightly with butter.
Bake uncovered 35 - 40 min. or until golden brown.