Spanakopeta (Spinach Pie)

3 scallions, chopped
1 cup butter, melted, divided
5 eggs, beaten
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, chopped,
    thawed and pressed dry
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup cottage cheese
16 pastry sheets or strudel leaves (filo)

Saut scallions in 2 tablespoons melted butter; combine with eggs, spinach, and cheese.

Place 8 pastry sheets, each brushed with melted butter, in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Place spinach mixture evenly over pastry sheets. Top with remaining pastry sheets, having top sheet well buttered. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Cut into squares or diamond shapes. Serve hot.

Spanakopeta freezes well.

Yields 24 servings.