The Best Greek Spanakopita (Updated Video)

Ingredients
1 pound (#4) phyllo pastry at room temperature
12 ounces salted butter, melted
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 pound spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
3 teaspoons dried dill
6 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
3 eggs
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.

Make the filling:

In the bowl of a tabletop mixer that is fitted with the paddle attachment add the feta and ricotta cheese. Add the dill, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the scallions. Mix until combined.

Add the spinach in a few batches until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Combine the eggs ina small bowl and whisk them together. Add the eggs to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until incorporated.

Assemble the Pie:

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs into a large baking pan to create an even layer.
Take a stack of 3 sheets of phyllo and place it in the pan to cover the bottom and let the rest of the stack hang over the side of the pan. Drizzle the top sheet with some melted butter.

​Place 2 sheets half in the pan and half hanging outside of the pan on all four sides of the ​pan. Drizzle butter between the layers. See the ​video above.

Spread all of the filling inside of the phyllo sheets. All of the sheets that are hanging outside of the pan should go over the filling. Place all of the filling inside of the phyllo and fold the phyllo that is hanging outside of the pan over the filling brushing butter in between the layers.

Reserve 6-7 sheets of phyllo for the topping and place the remaining sheets over the filling. Drizzle with some butter.
Take one sheet at a time and crinkle it like an accordion and place it on top. Continue creating accordions and place them side by side until the top is covered. Drizzle with butter and score into pieces.

Pour the remaining melted butter on top and brush all around.

Bake the pie on the center rack for about an hour or until golden all around. For an extra crisp bottom crust, transfer the tray to the bottom rack for the last 10 minutes. If your oven's heat is too high then, skip this step and just bake the pie a few extra minutes on the center rack.

Allow the pie to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes and then serve. Kali Orexi!

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[ElevatedThreat]

In 1976, I was stationed in Glyfada Greece with the US Navy. One night, walking back from a bar, I stopped in a small deli to get something to eat. Just by chance I ordered the spanikopita. Not even knowing what it was, it just looked good, I had my first piece of spanikopita. It was so amazing, that I stopped by that deli ever night after, just to get some of that wonderful dish. Over the years since then, whenever I am telling people about my Navy days travels, I always include that story about spanikopita. It was that impressive upon my life. Now...today at 70 years old...I will attempt to make it for the first time myself. And I will be using your recipe. Thank you so much for posting this!

[isaacraizis]

Greek food is taking the world by storm.God bless you in your endeavours.

[mamalep]

I just made it. I really hope my neighbors like it. I love to feed my neighbors because it’s just my husband and I and I could eat the whole thing over the next few days but I’d love to share. Thank you for your recipes again. I pretty much know how to make it but I still watch while I’m doing it. You’re the greatest Greek cook I know.

[thikasta]

I did your recipe last Sunday to my Yaya, once was Mothers Day. That was one of the best Spanakopita I've had in my life. Thanks for sharing your family recipe. I remembered my Papu on every slice I ate.

[tarynsaunders]

I have been making your spanakopita recipe dozens of times since watching the original version! It's the best thing I've ever learnt how to cook! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[katherinebishop]

Great new tips for me - the breadcrumbs on the bottom, the scrunching of the phyllo on top, not cooking the filling, using a sheet pan…I think I’ll adopt your recipe as my own. Thanks, Dimitra!

[ET-cyiv]

We love this recipe its our second one this week. 😂 well when you have all the ingredients its a no brainer. We make a Tzatziki sauce with it. One cup of plain Greek yogurt half teaspoon of dry dill 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar and 2 garlic cloves. We also love your new recipe with the Panko breadcrumbs no more soggy bottom. Great recipe. We like making 6 dinner portions and 12 snack size. Thank you Dimitra❤

[yovannadiaz-riley]

I love spanakopita! My Dad made it with your old recipe for some time before he passed away last year, which is why I plan on making it with my mom for his birthday this year

[electra]

Spanakopita and frappè. The best snack, full of energy... I remember my Thessaloniki and my afternoons.... Φιλάκια πολλά από Ιταλία!!!!

[urskaschnitlich]

I saw this video before work one morning and even though i was late i needed to watch till the end! We just visited greece and that eas on the menu many times there. I am so grateful for this video. Today is my birthday and im preparing it for my family for the first time. Yaaay so excited. Kalispera from Slovenia!

[tinagillim]

My Greek momma used to make the traditional version of spanakopita when my kids were younger and my daughter was not the biggest fan of the feta… but my mom (May she rest in peace) was the biggest fan of your recipes to perfect her cooking. I am determined to cook this with my youngest daughter that isn’t a feta fan on Good Friday because I think the ricotta might break the tartness of the feta for her! Then we will make it again on Greek Easter (on May 5th this year) in honor of my late mother! Thank you so much ♥️💕

[mistycruz]

As proud as I am of my Puerto Rican heritage…I think I was Greek in another life, lol! I can tell this is my new favorite YouTube channel! Making a quick easy version of this with crescent rolls tonight. Can’t wait to make the real thing soon! ❤️

[valerietakacs]

I love better your spanakopita 7yrs.ago you posted, since than I only make that way. It is thicker more filling, but I know some people complained probably they do not wait 20-30 minutes .Thank you for your for sharing these great recipes with us!❤🥰

[sisi]

I just followed your recipe and my spanakopita came out amazing, juicy, and not soggy at all!!

[chrystalc]

I made it for New Year’s Day and everyone loved it…and we are all Greek Greek!!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!

[Maureen-cudu]

I made this and it turned out so well! I always thought it was too complicated, but your recipe is easy, quick and delicious. I made it in a 13x9x2 pan so it was thicker. Thank you so much!!!

[deborahtcdelightful]

This is SO SO delicious! Took it to work for a potluck and every last crumb was devoured! Had to give out the recipes to several people. I find it tricky to work with phyllo but even though I had numerous tears -it didn't matter...it is forgiving. Have made this numerous times...just absolutely love

[ColinCropley]

that's the most authentic recipe for Spanakopita i've ever seen!

[wovenlion]

I tried to make spanakopita for the first time today and it came out delicious. I also burn my tongue a little bit, because I couldn't wait to taste it 😉

[BrianCarmichael-vend]

You are one beauty of a lady I had spanakopita at our nephew’s kids birthday it his mother-in-law who made the spanakopita couldn’t ask for the recipe God is so good He has people like you thanking for sharing the you spanakopita recipe and how to make and cook God bless 🛐