Easy Spanakopita Appetizers

Name: Easy Spanakopita Appetizers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill; 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size); 1/2 cup butter, melted; Optional: Tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

2-1/2 dozen

I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Everyone loves them, they're easy to prep and they bake up in about 20 minutes. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

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Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with 2 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.)
Arrange 3/4 cup spinach mixture in a narrow row along the long end of phyllo to within 1 in. of edges. Fold bottom edge of phyllo over filling, then roll up. Brush end of phyllo dough with butter and press to seal. Repeat 4 times with phyllo sheets, butter and the spinach mixture. Place rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, seam side down.
Cut rolls diagonally into 2-in. pieces (do not separate). Brush tops with remaining butter. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. If desired, serve with tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges and dill sprigs.

Can you freeze Easy Spanakopita Appetizers?

Cover and freeze unbaked rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake rolls on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 375° oven until heated through and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 96 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Easy Spanakopita Appetizers

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