# Spanakopita (from Dimitra's Dishes)

Video: [The Best Greek Spanakopita (Updated Video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o) by [Dimitra's Dishes](https://www.youtube.com/@DimitrasDishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$10.34 per serving, ~$31.02 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.66* per serving (46%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 lb baby spinach
- 3 scallions
- 1 lb feta cheese
- 1 lb ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp dried dill
- 3 - 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 12 oz salted butter
- 1 package phyllo dough

## Steps

1. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=33s) Roughly chop baby spinach leaves.
2. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=70s) Slice scallions, soak in cold water to remove dirt, strain, and shake off excess water.
3. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=132s) Add feta cheese and ricotta cheese to a mixing bowl.
4. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=198s) Season with black pepper, salt, dried dill, and olive oil, then mix well.
5. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=251s) Gradually mix in prepared scallions and spinach.
6. [4:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=273s) Taste the mixture, add whole eggs, and combine thoroughly.
7. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=319s) Give the filling a final mix with a spatula.
8. [6:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=365s) Coat the bottom of a half-sheet baking pan with unseasoned bread crumbs.
9. [6:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=380s) Melt salted butter in a saucepan.
10. [6:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=390s) Thaw and prepare phyllo pastry sheets, reserving about seven sheets for the top.
11. [7:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=444s) Layer phyllo sheets on the pan with melted butter in between each layer.
12. [8:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=510s) Spread the prepared spinach and cheese filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
13. [9:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=548s) Fold surrounding phyllo sheets over the filling, brushing with butter between layers.
14. [9:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=558s) Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top, buttering between layers.
15. [9:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=570s) Accordion fold the reserved top sheets and place them decoratively on the very top.
16. [10:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=632s) Drizzle remaining melted butter all over the top and edges of the pastry.
17. [11:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=679s) Score the top layers into serving pieces before baking.
18. [12:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=727s) Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit on the center rack for 45 minutes, then move to the bottom rack for another 15 minutes.
19. [13:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyj4kpsjv4o&t=796s) Remove from oven, let rest, re-slice through the scored lines, and serve.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- strainer
- spatula
- half-sheet baking pan
- saucepan
- pastry brush

## What the video didn't say

- Exact baking yield servings not stated.
- Total preparation time not explicitly stated.

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