Greek Spinach PieSpanakopetes

Ingredients

• 2 pkg 10 oz each whole frozen spinach
• 6 Tbsp olive oil
• 6 whole scallions minced
• 1 lb Feta cheese
• 12 oz pot cheese
• 12 c finely chopped fresh parsley
• 18 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp dill
• 6 medium eggs well beaten at room temperature
• 12 lb unsalted butter
• 1 lb phyllo room temperature

Directions

1. Thaw frozen spinach at room temperature for 2 hours
2. Drain and chop into small pieces
3. Heat oil and saute scallions until soft and wilted
4. Add spinach and simmer until moisture evaporates Rinse feta in cold water drain and crumble it into bowl
5. Blend in pot cheese parsley pepper and dill
6. Add beaten eggs and mix well
7. Add spinach and scallions and mix well
8. Butter 11 x 14 x 2-inch pan and line it with about 12 to 15 sheets of phyllo each sheet individually brushed with warm melted butter
9. Spread spinach and cheese mixture on top
10. Cover with about 12 to 15 more individually buttered phyllo sheets on top of one another
11. Roll or push edges of phyllo down all around the pan to hold in mixture Brush entire top and edges with warm melted butter