Chandler Greek Festival Spanakopita

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash spinach and discard stems.

2. 2

   Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces.

3. 3

   Sauté onion in butter until soft.

4. 4

   Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer.

5. 5

   Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings.

6. 6

   Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in an 11 x 14 x 2-inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter.

7. 7

   Add spinach mixture, then place 8 phyllo pastry sheets on filling.

8. 8

   Again, butter each sheet well.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

10. 10

    Cut into small squares before serving.

11. 11

    Makes 16 squares.