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Get It NowThis Greek spinach pie has been a favorite in our house ever since I first threw it together during those early baby days—when my freezer was overflowing from prep before. I spotted frozen spinach, found feta in the fridge, and suddenly I was craving those spanakopita hand pies I used to love back when I worked at a Santorini-immigrant-owned Greek restaurant in college. And this spinach pie recipe was born. It has all the cozy, comforting taste of spanakopita, but in easier pie form. Even my kids like it these days, which always feels like a little win. Make it with me!
Why You Need My Spinach Pie Recipe

- Classic spanakopita flavor – Think creamy feta, mozzarella, tender spinach, garlic, and herbs, all studded with melty cream cheese and wrapped in a buttery crust. This Greek spinach pie is kind of like my spinach quiche meets a spanakopita recipe, and yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds.
- No finicky phyllo layer required – Traditional spinach pie is made with delicate sheets of phyllo dough, which can be kind of a hassle. I took a shortcut with my homemade pie crust (plus it’s gluten-free), but you can use any crust you like.
- It works for literally everything – Brunch? Yep. Dinner? Also yes. Meal prep, potlucks, side dish, main course—it shows up for it all and always disappears fast.


Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my easy spinach pie recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Pie Crust – I used my almond flour pie crust. My coconut flour crust or gluten free crust works too, or you can use any crust you like, even store-bought. If you don’t want to fuss with a crust, my spinach stuffed mushrooms have a very similar filling.
- Spinach – I chose frozen spinach because that’s what I had (and needed to use up!), but fresh spinach works just as well. You’ll need more if using fresh, about 1.5 pounds. Just sauté the spinach first to cook off the excess moisture.
- Cheeses – Feta, mozzarella cheese, and a little cream cheese.
- Garlic – Although freshly minced garlic brings the best flavor, 2 teaspoons of the jarred kind will work.
- Fresh Dill – I love the flavor fresh herbs add here, but you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried dill. Feel free to swap in or add other herbs, like fresh parsley, chives, and/or mint.
- Eggs – They hold everything together.
You can also toss a dash of black pepper to the filling if you like. I don’t recommend adding salt, because the cheeses have plenty.

How To Make Greek Spinach Pie
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Make the crust. In a 9-inch pie pan, make the almond flour pie crust here (savory version without sweetener), or any pie crust of your choice. Don’t bake it.
- Squeeze the thawed spinach. I mean it, get all that excess liquid out! You should end up with a tight little ball, about a cup. (See my ingredient picture above for how it should look — the one below is after I broke it up.)


- Mix the filling. In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, feta and mozzarella cheeses, garlic, dill, and eggs. Then, fold in the cubes of cream cheese.
- Assemble. Transfer the spinach mixture into the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.


- Bake. Pop the Greek spinach pie in the oven, and bake until the center is set and a knife comes out clean. Keep an eye on the crust—once the edges turn golden brown, loosely cover them with foil or a pie crust shield, so they don’t get too dark.

My Recipe Tips
- You don’t need to pre-bake the crust. I used to do it, but after testing both ways, it actually turns out better (and faster!) without this step.
- Squeeze the spinach very well. If it’s too watery, your filling will be watery, too. You should have a tight ball that makes about 1 cup after squeezing.
- Cut the cream cheese pieces very small. 1/2 inch is the max, or even 1/4 inch is good. This will ensure that you have little melty pieces throughout instead of huge chunks that are overwhelming.
- When folding in the cream cheese, try to keep the pieces separate. Sometimes they want to clump together, but you want them evenly dispersed throughout the filling.
- Press the filling into the crust tightly. You’ll probably need to do this anyway to get it to fit, but this also helps the spinach pie stay together better when slicing later.
- Cut straight down — don’t see-saw. The filling stays intact better that way.
- Want extra flavor? Sometimes I saute onions in olive oil and throw those in.
- Love extra cheese? Sprinkle more mozzarella on top in the last 10-15 minutes of baking. I don’t recommend adding it at the start, because it can burn with the longer baking time.
- You can also make this Greek spinach pie in an 8-inch square pan. Just press the crust into the (lined) bottom and spread the filling over it. I used this round pie pan this time, but have also done it in this baking dish, which is convenient to transport because it has a lid.
Make Ahead Options
- Pre-make the crust and filling: Make the crust, and mix the filling in a bowl. Store them separately in the fridge for 1-2 days, covered in plastic wrap. Just give the filling a stir before adding it to the crust and baking.
- Store the baked pie: This Greek spinach pie reheats quite well! I don’t recommend filling the crust and refrigerating without baking, because the crust can get soggy.
- Freeze before baking: If you want to assemble the whole pie, you can cover and freeze it for up to 3 months. I slightly prefer this over the next option, as the texture is better.
- Freeze after baking: You can also bake it first, then freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer bag.
- How to reheat: If frozen, thaw first. Then cover the crust edges with foil and bake at 350 degrees F, 20–30 minutes for a whole pie or 5–10 minutes for slices. The microwave works too, but is a little more dry.

Serving Ideas
This Greek spinach pie recipe is hearty enough to stand on its own—I’ve had it solo for lunch more times than I can count. But if you want to turn it into a full meal or serve it for a special occasion, here are a few of my favorite pairings:
- Brunch Spread – Pair it with salmon lox, baked bacon, or a fresh fruit salad for a brunch that feels a little fancy without much effort. And yes, it goes great with mimosas—just saying.
- Lunch Side – Add a simple salad on the side. My fave with this is Greek salad for all the Mediterranean vibes, but a cucumber tomato salad or arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette pairs well, too.
- Main Dish – Spinach pie also works beautifully as a side for roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or lamb chops. Just cut the slices a bit smaller if you’re serving it alongside a protein.

Greek Spinach Pie
You'll love this Greek spinach pie recipe with creamy feta, spinach, garlic, fresh herbs, and a buttery crust. Easier than spanakopita!
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9 inch pie pan with parchment paper.
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Make the almond flour pie crust here, or any pie crust of your choice. Don’t bake it.
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Squeeze the thawed spinach very well to remove as much water as possible. You should have a tight ball about 1 cup in size.
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In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, feta and mozzarella cheeses, garlic, dill, and eggs. (It will be dry and a little crumbly. Just keep mixing until it's uniform.)
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Add the cream cheese cubes and fold in.
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Transfer the filling into the crust. Pack tightly and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake the spinach pie for 30-40 minutes, until the center is firm and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Check on the crust after 20-25 minutes, and if the edges are golden enough, cover them with foil or a pie crust shield before finishing the baking time.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/12 of the entire recipe
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best texture in your crust and filling (no watery issues or uneven cheese pockets!), an alternative pan you can use, and more.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Make ahead: See my meal prep options above for the many different ways I’ve made this in advance, and how to heat/reheat.
- Note on serving size: I cut this spinach pie into 12 slices, because it’s very filling.
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107 Comments
Joyce Lorenzen
0Excellent! The crust was especially good.
Kristine Laselva
0Delicious. Even my nonketo mother in law loved it.
Elpitha
0Any alternative to almond flour? Like normal gf flour ?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Elpitha, Yes, you can use any pie crust recipe you like. I don’t have one using a gluten-free flour blend, though.
Elizabeth Hess
0I made the Easy Greek Spinach Pie recipe tonight for dinner with parm baked chicken drums and a slice of tomato. The Spinach Pie was delicious! Thank you for the recipe Maya!
Zenia Rene
0This recipe is not only easy, it is rich and satisfying. It’s one of my new favorite “go-to” meals.
Yaro
0I used fresh spinach, squeezed and squeezed and til came up quite moist and soft in the middle but the top started to hurn so I took it out.
Any advice on removing moisture before had?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Yaro, Did you cook your fresh spinach? You have to cook it first, then let it cool and squeeze to get the moisture out. Hope this helps for next time!
Elyse Silverman
0Can you substitute almond flour for regular flour if you’re not gluten free? Or use half almond flour half regular flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Elyse, I am not sure if regular flour will work for my almond flour crust, but you can use any pie crust recipe you like.
Denise Teague
0I am in love LOVE LOVE with this recipe! It’s so good and wow it was so easy to make and not time consuming and that means allot to me. I am a busy busy mom and wife, we own a bbq restaurant and that consumes all my time so let me tell you, I am so very happy to have found wholesome yum!
Annette Baker
0This recipe is delicious! I wondered if butter could be substituted for the coconut oil.
Kristine
0I found the coconut oil in this recipe too strong in the finished pie . Could I use butter instead?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Kristine, Yes, butter will work. Enjoy!
Aly
0Can I sub something for the feta cheese? Not a fan at all of feta cheese, lol. Any ideas on substitutions would be appreciated. Thx! Aly~
Tara
0I would try crumbled goat cheese! if you can find it
Susanne C Swisher
0Try the Paneer cheese from Costco! it would be delish!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Aly, Crumbled goat cheese would be the closest substitute, or you could just add some extra mozzarella.
Jenelle D.
0I had marinated some pork loin for kabobs and had veggies to grill with it but had it in my head that I really wanted some spinach pie too. Well, this pie stole the show. Only had a 10 oz pkg of frozen spinach so used that, kept everything else the same except added a little salt and oregano to the spinach mix and didn’t have fresh dill so used 1/2 Tbsp of dried and it turned out wonderfully. Will definitely be making this again and easy enough that I’d consider making it for company too. Thank you!
Lindsay
0Hello. I made this back in November and LOVED it. I froze half of it and was wondering how long you suggested it can be frozen for? Is it still good up to 6 months?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lindsay, I would defrost and eat it now. If it was wrapped well it should be fine, but I wouldn’t keep it in the freezer any longer than 6 months.
Julia Van Stone
0This is a good recipe for spinach pie/spanokipita. I subbed cottage cheese for the cream cheese and parm/romano blend to give it a bit more complexity, but it works either way. I am serving this for dinner and need to know what everyone has as a side dish??? I threw in some chicken to make it more of a meal, but salad seems like overkill, rice is too carby… Help!
Pattie
0Pretty good! Had some cream cheese I wanted to use up. Crust perfect. Added cumin and dill. Only used 3 eggs in filling n half the salt. The cheeses have enough. Skipped the mozzarella too but added more cream cheese. Overall a success! Thank you!
Cheryl Carnevale
0Is there a reason that you use frozen spinach rather than fresh? Thanks!!! I’m loving discovering all the recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Cheryl, Partly it was because it’s what I had, and partly because frozen works just as well so it kind of felt like a waste to use fresh spinach when it turns out the same. It’s perfectly fine to use fresh if you want to, but there will be an extra step to cook it and let it cool before squeezing. Also, you’ll need more — about 1.5 pounds.
Jan Long
0I was looking for something in little pockets but your filling sounds delicious
Michele
0I have fresh spinach from my garden and was wondering how to substitute fresh for the frozen. My husband just picked a bunch of it over the weekend and when I saw this recipe I thought that would be a good way to use some of it. Thank you for this answer as now I don’t have to ask how to use the fresh.
Nicole B
0I’ve made this recipe many times and love it! I do add chopped onions and a good squeeze of lemon, and sometimes some shredded chicken to the mixture. I also cut back a bit on the feta (6oz instead of 8oz) and cream cheese (2oz instead of 4oz).
Diane
0Love it! Fast, easy, ingredients any cook would have on hand! Didn’t have any deal on hand, but didn’t miss it… Used read Russian garlic, which is quite strong… Loved it! Hubby approved!
Kerri hartell
0I LOVE spanikopita, and this pie sounds *perfect*. But we recently came to suspect that my husband has an almond allergy. I know that almond flour and coconut flour seem to be the go-to replacements for wheat flour for people eating keto, but do you know of any other alternative flours that can be used in the crust? I’ve been told that in most cases, almond and coconut flours are NOT interchangeable because they absorb liquids differently, and I also don’t think that I’d like a heavy coconut flavor to my spinach pie 😉
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Kerri, I think a coconut flour pie crust like this without the sweetener and add some salt. You could add some herbs or spices to it if you like. Alternatively, sesame flour or sunflower seed flour could work in place of the almond flour, but the texture won’t be as nice as blanched almond flour.
Sonia Kuczynski
0Hi there, can I use ready-made pie crust to make this spinach feta pie instead as I do not like almond flour at all and my Husband is allergic to Almonds
thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Sonia, Yes, you can use any pie crust that you like and that fits your dietary needs.