SPANOKAPITA POCKETS

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Greek spinach pie made into neat little handheld delicious bites great for appetizers or hors d'oerves for a party. Even my 8 year-old who doesn't like spinach can't stop eating these.

Provided by Sherri L.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 60 pockets, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb spinach, chopped
1/4 lb cream cheese
1/4 lb feta cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 dash ground pepper
8 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 lb phyllo dough, 14-inch x 18-inch sheets
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large frying pan, saute the onions in oil until limp.
  • Add the spinach and cook until limp; drain off any liquid.
  • Let cool.
  • Beat together cream cheese, feta, egg, crumbs parmesan, pepper, parsley, and nutmeg.
  • Mix in the vegetables.
  • Using one sheet of filo dough at a time, brush filo dough with butter and cover with a second sheet; brush lightly with butter again.
  • Cut into 5 or 6 strips each about 3 inches wide.
  • Place a rounded teaspoonful of filling at one end of each strip.
  • Fold each strip like a flag and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops of filo dough with butter.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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