Tastes like Spanakopita!
If you like Spanakopita, you're going to enjoy this quick and easy way to get those into a square and with all the same flavors you love! Serve with chicken and a side salad, and you have a delicious meal for the whole family.
I decided to try this out with our Christmas dinner. I know, never a good idea to throw in a new recipe on a holiday, but, they looked so good and my family loves spinach pie, so I figured "Why not?" and we all were so glad that I did. They were delicious!
The recipe I used was from a website called "Hungry Happens" but she named them Spinach and Feta Brownies. I changed the name when my son-in-law couldn't eat them until I found a more suitable title. LOL!
Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
4 scallions, diced
10 oz. pkg. baby spinach, rough chop
2 Tbs. dill, chopped (opt.)
1 cup unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 oz. shredded mozzarella
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbs. grated parmesan
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375'F. Lightly spray a medium baking dish with olive oil. I used a
7 X 11" Pyrex dish.
In a large, deep pan (12"), heat 1 tsp. oil on medium heat. Cook scallions until softened - 1 or 2 minutes.
Add half the spinach and sauté until mostly wilted, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove to a colander to drain and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquids. Add remaining oil to the pan and repeat the process with the remaining spinach.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the milk, eggs, butter and mix. Lastly fold in the spinach mixture, dill, mozzarella and feta until just combined. Transfer to your baking dish and spread out evenly.
Sprinkle top with grated Parmesan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until top turns golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to slicing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Be encouraged!
Jesus said, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age." -Matthew 28:20
