Description
These Spanakopita Triangles are crispy Greek-inspired pastries filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs wrapped in flaky phyllo dough. Perfect as appetizers, snacks, or party bites, this easy spanakopita triangles recipe delivers a delicious balance of creamy filling and golden crunchy pastry.
Ingredients
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10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
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1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 large egg
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1/2 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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8–10 sheets phyllo dough
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in the well-drained spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes to remove any remaining moisture. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach mixture, feta cheese, cream cheese, egg, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter or olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again.
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Cut the layered phyllo sheets lengthwise into long strips.
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Place a spoonful of the spinach mixture near one end of each strip.
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Fold the phyllo diagonally over the filling to form a triangle, continuing to fold until you reach the end of the strip.
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Place the triangles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter or olive oil.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make sure the spinach is well drained to prevent soggy filling.Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while assembling to avoid drying out.For a creamier filling, mix ricotta or mozzarella with the feta.Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking for extra crunch.These triangles can be assembled ahead and frozen before baking.
