Spanikopita Bites
- 1 egg
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups crumbled feta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 16 sheets phyllo dough
Spanikopita Bites
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on November 26, 2014.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with some of the butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, spinach and cheeses; set aside.
- Layer eight sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each sheet with butter.
- Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
- Cover evenly with spinach mixture.
- Top with remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter.
- Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 1x2-inch pieces.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 24 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
140 calories, 10 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 5 g protein
