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This Easy Easter Egg Spinach Feta Phyllo Pie is a savory and festive dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring layers of delicate, buttery phyllo dough filled with a flavorful mixture of wilted spinach, creamy feta cheese, sautéed onions, garlic, and chopped hard-boiled Easter eggs, this pie delivers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Baked to golden perfection, it makes a beautiful centerpiece that’s both delicious and visually appealing.

Ingredients

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Phyllo Dough Layer

12 sheets Phyllo dough (Handle gently and keep covered to prevent drying out.)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Brush between layers for a golden crust.)

Filling

10 ounces Fresh spinach (Wilted and squeezed dry.)
1 cup Feta cheese (Crumbled for flavor.)
4 large Hard-boiled Easter eggs (Chopped into pieces.)
1 medium Onion (Finely chopped.)
2 cloves Garlic (Minced for flavor.)
2 tablespoons Olive oil (For sautéing.)
to taste Salt (For seasoning.)
to taste Pepper (For seasoning.)

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Instructions

Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and buttering a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and help create a crispy bottom crust.
Wilt Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the fresh spinach. Cook for about 2 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and squeeze out any excess moisture to prevent a soggy filling.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same or separate skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. This enhances their sweetness and depth of flavor.
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the wilted and drained spinach, sautéed onion and garlic, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring gently to mix.
Layer Phyllo Dough: Start by placing two sheets of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter. Repeat this layering process until half of the phyllo sheets (6 sheets) are used, ensuring a sturdy crust base.
Add Filling: Evenly spread the prepared spinach-feta and egg mixture over the layered phyllo dough in the dish.
Top with Phyllo: Cover the filling with the remaining phyllo sheets (6 sheets), again brushing each sheet with melted butter. Make sure to create even layers for a flaky texture.
Seal Edges: Carefully tuck the edges of the top phyllo sheets inward against the sides of the dish to seal in the filling and give the pie a neat appearance.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing to help it set properly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Handle phyllo dough gently and keep it covered with a damp towel while working to prevent it from drying out and cracking.
Ensure spinach is well-squeezed to remove all moisture to keep the pie from becoming soggy.
You can substitute feta with ricotta or goat cheese for a creamier filling variation.
Leftover pie can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
For a richer flavor, some recipes add fresh dill or parsley to the filling mixture.