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A phyllo spanakopita roll on a plate cut in half.
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Phyllo Spanakopita Roll

Make this easy phyllo spanakopita roll with a rich, creamy spinach and cheese filling for an easy appetizer or main course no one can resist!
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: greek
Keyword: easy spanakopita recipe, phyllo spanakopita, spanakopita roll
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and excess water squeezed out
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 sheets phyllo dough thawed
  • 1 Tablespoon black sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease two 6-inch skillets.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, thawed spinach, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, fresh dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces frozen spinach, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • On a clean work surface, gently lay 3 sheets of phyllo down vertically, side by side, overlapping the edges by a 1/4 an inch. Brush with butter.
    18 sheets phyllo dough
  • Next top with three more sheets of phyllo dough (just like the first set, right on top, and vertically), again, brush the top with butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo until there are 5 layers (and 3 rows).
  • Carefully spread half of the prepared spinach and cheese mixture along the shorter end of the layered phyllo dough.
  • Starting from the end with the filling, gently roll the phyllo dough into a log, enclosing the filling as it is rolled. Be cautious not to tear the dough. Place the roll seam-side down in a 6-inch skillet.
  • Create a second roll using the remaining phyllo dough, spinach and cheese filling. Add the second skillet.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle with half the black sesame seeds on each skillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.
    1 Tablespoon black sesame seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 2264IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg