Spinach Pie

1/2 c plus 2 Tbsp olive oil

4 onions, chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

Coarse salt and ground pepper

6 packages frozen chopped spinach, (10 ounces each), thawed and squeezed dry

1 pound feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons dried dill

8 large eggs, lightly beaten

8 ounces frozen phyllo sheets, thawed and thinly sliced

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1

  Make the filling: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; cook until garlic is tender, 1 to 2 minutes.

• Step 2

  Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in spinach, feta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fold in eggs until combined.

• Step 3

  Divide mixture evenly between two 9-inch springform pans or two 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plates; press firmly to flatten.

• Step 4

  Make the topping: In a large bowl, gently toss sliced phyllo to separate, then toss with remaining 1/2 cup oil until coated.

• Step 5

  Divide phyllo between pies, covering the tops evenly and completely. (To freeze, cover pies tightly with plastic wrap, being careful not to flatten topping. Bake within 3 months; do not thaw first.)

• Step 6

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes for frozen pie (30 minutes for unfrozen pie).

Cook's Notes

To assemble the pie, press the spinach mixture into the pans, making even layers; then cover the filling completely with phyllo dough slices.