This is THE savory pie to beat all savory pies. It would be perfect for brunch, a fun lunch or as a hearty side. Spinach and feta make this super creamy and delicious.
This savory pie is creamy and flavorful. The cheesy spinach filling is savory and filling. It is perfect served alongside a salad for lunch or dinner. Or take a small slice as a side dish, almost like a fun pie variation of creamed spinach.
I was looking for a fun way to celebrate Pi Day with something savory. So I did a riff on the filling we love in Jenny’s Feta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts and turned it into a pie! It is cheesy and spinach-y and creamy and delicious.
This spinach pie would be a fun brunch dish. It would also make a fun lunch served with a simple salad.
If you are looking for a new way to go meatless on Mondays, or maybe for Lent, this is a hearty dish that won’t leave you wondering where the meat is. Or if you want something different as part of your Easter menu, this would be perfect for that as well!
The look might remind you a bit of a quiche, but I promise you it is a lot different. The filling is almost more along the lines of a savory cheesecake.
The feta maintains some integrity as you bake it so the textures and flavors change as you take a bite. I’m telling you, this is definitely something worth trying.
I made it as an extra side for people to try and one of my family’s weekly family dinners. My brother had said he was bringing the meat, but wouldn’t tell anyone what it was going to be.
It turns out he did a rib roast on the smoker. This savory spinach pie went so well with it! It was like having an amped up version of prime rib and creamed spinach. I mean… DELISH!
The picture does not do it justice. We dined outside and the sun was going down. Besides, I didn’t plan on taking any pictures when I filled my plate.
But I couldn’t help myself when the moment came. The dinner was so good and my little man and I had no problem gobbling it up!
So that is enough of me yammering on about this pie. Just promise you will take it into consideration!
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Savory Spinach and Cheese Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 eggs
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach defrosted
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- dash of nutmeg
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare 1 pie crust and place in pie dish. Cover and place in refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces cream cheese until it is smooth. Add the 3 eggs, one at a time and beat until completely mixed.
- Squeeze as much moisture out of the 10 oz frozen chopped spinach as you can and add to cream cheese mixture.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 Tablespoon butter and cook 1 small onion until translucent. Stir in the 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Cook for just a minute, stirring frequently and remove from heat.
- Stir onions and spinach into cream cheese until well mixed. Fold in 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese and pour filling into chilled pie crust.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until just set in the middle.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. It is best served warm, but is delicious at room temperature as well.
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Carlee this recipe sounds so yummy! Perfect for breakfast!
Thank you!
Carlee, this looks and sounds so delish. I love spinach dip, but I think this would blow that out of the water. Pinning to save the recipe, this is a must make! Thanks.
It is definitely a fun one! I hope you love it!
I love spinach (and any pie) so this sounds a fabulous combination, will definitely be trying it 🙂
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it!
I seriously love pie in any form and savory is fantastic! Adding the spinach is such a fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Thank you so much!
I think this sounds delicious, but I think my husband would question the savory pie concept. Did you husband give it a thumbs up?? If so, I should be good to try baking it!
I wish I could tell you, but he wasn't able to make this family dinner. The little that was leftover didn't stay around quite long enough for him to try either. Though he did think it smelled lovely when he popped in while it was baking and my youngest brother loved it!