Appetizer for 16
Spinach Feta Phyllo Pie
Spinach, feta, eggs, and pine nuts bake between buttery phyllo layers until crisp and golden.
Typical price
$3.50for 4 servings
$0.87 per serving$3.50 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | a little | $0.39Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 16 oz | $5.60Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce sleeve frozen phyllo dough
- 2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup butter
- 1 shallot
- 1 lb fresh spinach leaves
- kosher salt or flaky sea salt
- 1 lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups feta cheese
- 1 cup pine nuts
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped shallot for 3 minutes, add the spinach and salt, and cook for 4 minutes until wilted.
- Cool the spinach mixture for 10 minutes, then stir in lemon juice, eggs, panko, feta, and pine nuts.
- Melt the remaining butter and brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with some of it.
- Layer half the phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each sheet with butter before adding the next.
- Spread in the spinach filling, cover with the remaining phyllo sheets, brush the top with butter, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden.
- Cool the pie for 10 minutes, then cut it into 16 pieces.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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