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This savory spinach pie is packed with spinach and baked in a flaky crust. It’s loaded with three kinds of cheeses, onion, garlic, eggs, and seasoned with tons of flavor! Enjoy it warm or cold, and any time of day.

Spinach is such a versatile green and can be the star of the show in many different recipes! Try our favorite spinach salad, this tasty stuffed spinach chicken, or my creamy chicken and mushroom florentine over a bed of noodles.

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What is Spinach Pie?

Spinach pie is similar to classic Greek spanakopita. The difference is the crust, and you will love both versions! Spanikopita uses flakey fillo dough, and spinach pie is baked in a traditional pie crust. Spinach pie is savory and creamy and bursting with cheesy flavors. My recipe uses ricotta cheese, feta cheese, and parmesan cheese. Triple the cheese, making it 3 times as delicious! This spinach pie is so versatile and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s also tasty warm or cold, so enjoy it anytime, anywhere, and at any temperature!

You can serve this as a side dish or as an entree. Go along with the Greek-inspired theme and enjoy it withGreek salad,this chicken, andof course baklavafor dessert!

Ingredients in Spinach Pie

The ingredients to this are actually pretty simple! Gather them up and hurry and make this. Follow the recipe card below for exact measurements!

  • Pie Crust: Refrigerated pie crust makes this recipe so easy! Feel free to make your own if you have the time.
  • Olive Oil: Oil the skillet to help cook the onions, garlic, and spinach.
  • Yellow Onion: Minced onion is delicious in this pie.
  • Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds so much flavor!
  • Spinach:Stems removed and chopped. Fresh spinach is best but see my tips for frozen spinach!
  • Parsley and Dill: I use fresh parsley and dried dill for added flavor, but you can use whatever you can find.
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese: Don’t try to substitute this for another cheese. The feta is classic to this dish.
  • Ricotta Cheese: Adds a creamy and cheesy texture to the spinach pie.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Shredded parmesan cheese here.
  • Salt and Pepper: Season and balance all the flavors!
  • Large Eggs: The eggs bind all of the ingredients together.

Spinach Pie Recipe

You are going to love this spinach pie recipe. It is quick and easy and will surprise how flavor packed it is! All I can say is that you have to give it a try before you form an opinion because I know you’re going to LOVE it! Follow my step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card.

  1. Preheat Oven/ Prepare Pie Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then line a 12-inch pie dish with the pie crust. Place it in the refrigerator to keep the pie crust cold while you prepare the filling.
  2. Saute the Onion, Garlic, and Spinach: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onion in the oil until the onion is tender. Add the spinach and garlic and saute until the spinach has wilted down. Remove the spinach and onion from the heat and set aside.
  3. Add the Cheeses, Seasonings, and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the parsley, dill, feta, ricotta, parmesan, salt, pepper, and eggs.
  4. Stir in the Spinach Mixture: To the bowl add in the spinach mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour Into the Pie Crust: Remove the pie crust and pan from the fridge and fill it with the spinach filling.
  6. Bake: Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, the top of the pie should start to turn a golden brown.
  7. Rest and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Tips and Variations

I have some tips and variations below for when you make this spinach pie! I hope you find them helpful because I want this recipe to be a success for you.

  • Cheese: Switch out the parmesan cheese if you want to experiment. I think mozzarella or pepper-jack cheese would be so tasty in this recipe. You can also use cottage cheese in place of ricotta cheese if you’re in a pinch. I would stick to full-fat though!
  • Spinach: You can use frozen spinach. Thaw 10 ounces of frozen spinach, thaw it, then thoroughly squeeze out any liquid before using.
  • Pie Dish: I used a deep pie dish to fit the filling. If your pie dish is shallow, I’d suggest using a bigger pie dish.
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How to Store Leftovers

Leftover spinach pie is delicious the next day because you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Here is how you can store it for later.

  • In the Refrigerator:Once your spinach pie has cooled, then place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last about 3-5 days.
  • To Reheat:You can reheat this in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
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Spinach Pie

By: Alyssa Rivers

This savory spinach pie is packed with spinach and baked in a flaky crust. It's loaded with three kinds of cheeses, onion, garlic, eggs, and seasoned with tons of flavor! Enjoy it warm or cold, and any time of day.

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then line a 9-inch pie dish with the pie crust. Place it in the refrigerator to keep the pie crust cold while you prepare the filling.

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the onion in the oil until the onion is tender. Add the spinach and garlic and saute until the spinach has wilted down. Remove the spinach and onion from heat and set aside.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the parsley, dill, feta, ricotta, parmesan, salt, pepper, and eggs.

  • To the bowl add in the spinach mixture and mix thoroughly.

  • Remove the pie crust and pan from the fridge and fill it with the spinach filling.

  • Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, the top of the pie should start to turn a golden brown.

  • Remove from the oven and allow it to rest at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 914mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 7642IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 529mgIron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner

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About Alyssa Rivers

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.

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FAQs

Why is my spanakopita soggy on the bottom? ›

Why is my spanakopita soggy? The main two reason for soggy spanakopita is the spinach or the ricotta cheese. Spinach must be well wilted.

Does spanakopita need to be refrigerated? ›

- Already cooked spanakopita will keep well if properly storied in the fridge for 2 to 3 evenings. Heat in medium-heated oven until warmed through. You can also portion cooked leftover spanakopita and freeze for a later time. Warm in oven; no need to thaw in advance.

What is spanakopita in English? ›

Spanakopita (/ˌspænəˈkɒpɪtə, ˌspɑː-, -ˈkoʊ-/; Greek: σπανακόπιτα, from σπανάκι spanáki 'spinach', and πίτα píta 'pie') is a Greek savory spinach pie.

How do I make sure the bottom of my pie is not soggy? ›

Blind-bake your base before adding a filling to help to firm the base and avoid liquid being absorbed into it. Prick the base with a fork to help steam escape, cover with foil or parchment, and weigh it down with ceramic baking beans, uncooked rice or white sugar.

How to keep spanakopita crispy? ›

Place on a parchment-lined sheet tray, and brush the tops with more melted butter. Bake at 375° until golden brown and crisp.

Are spanakopitas healthy? ›

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie typically containing cheese such as feta and/or ricotta. Our version is low in calories while high in fibre, iron and calcium. It's also diabetes-friendly and suitable for vegetarians.

Is it better to freeze spanakopita, cooked or uncooked? ›

Freeze it before baking. It won't lose nearly as much flavor or texture this way, as the dish won't be cooked twice. Just assemble the spanakopita, wrap it in one layer or storage wrap and one layer of aluminum foil, then freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge and cook according to the recipe.

What's the difference between spanakopita and tiropita? ›

The difference between a spanakopita and tiropita is that spanakopita includes spinach and feta (sometimes only spinach) whereas tiropita only has cheese in its filling. And while it is a popular street-food it is also a popular dish people make at home.

Where is Aldi spanakopita made? ›

Aldi's $7 Greek treat the 'best kept secret'

“I'm going to share a little secret with you, and it's this spanakopita from Aldi and it's made in Greece,” Merna said in the clip. “Honestly, this is Aldi's best kept secret. I usually hoard boxes of these.

What is the difference between tyropita and spanakopita? ›

Tiropita is celebrated for its creamy, cheesy filling, often a blend of various cheeses like feta and ricotta. Spanakopita, however, combines the earthy tones of spinach with the saltiness of feta cheese, creating a balanced, savory experience.

How to make phyllo crispy again? ›

Whenever we re-warm ours, we flip the pieces over so that the bottom gets crispy again. It will always somewhat soften and eventually get soggy because of the moisture.

How do you moisten dry phyllo? ›

Phyllo dough dries out super fast. Lay a damp (NOT wet) kitchen towel over the phyllo sheets while you are putting together your recipe. Make sure the towel is just slightly damp, enough to give the phyllo dough a little moisture so it doesn't dry out.

Why is my pie crust too wet? ›

If Your Dough Is Too Wet, Rosemary Says...

“Other times it's too much water. It [also] depends on how much butter is in the pastry. It can be solved by putting it into the fridge for a few hours!”

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