Spanakopita Bites Recipe

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For an easy spanakopita, try this version that is made in a pan, then cut into squares. It has all the wonderful taste of the classic version...buttery phyllo with a spinach-cheese filling, but is so simple to do.—Barbara Smith, Chipley, Florida

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Spanakopita Bites Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + freezing Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 126 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

1 egg
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
3/4 cup butter, melted
16 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, spinach and cheeses; set aside.
Brush a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Layer eight sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spread 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 1-in. squares. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10-1/2 dozen.

To Make Ahead: Cover and freeze until ready to use. Cut and bake as directed.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 21 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Spanakopita Bites in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p14

The History of Feta

FETA is a white, salty, semi-firm cheese. Traditionally it was made from sheep or goat's milk but is now also made with cow's milk. After feta is formed in a special mold, it's sliced into large pieces, salted and soaked in brine. Although feta cheese is mostly associated with Greek cooking, "feta" comes from the Italian word "fette", meaning slice of food.