This Cheese and Spinach Pie is soft, flaky, and packed with creamy, savory flavor in every bite. The buttery homemade crust melts in your mouth, while the cheesy spinach filling makes this dish both comforting and nutritious. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a light snack, this pie is simple to make and always a crowd favorite.
Whether you’re serving it warm straight from the oven or enjoying leftovers the next day, this spinach and cheese pie is one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to again and again.
Servings: 6–8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
Dough
200 g wheat flour
80 g butter, cold and cubed
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
â…“ tsp salt
1 egg
1–2 tbsp cold water
1 tbsp lemon juice
Filling
2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, drained well)
1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mixed)
½ cup feta cheese (optional but recommended)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and mix using your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add wet ingredients
Add egg, lemon juice, and cold water. Mix gently until dough forms. Do not overmix. Shape into a ball, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Prepare the filling
In another bowl, combine spinach, shredded cheese, feta cheese, chopped onion, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Roll out the dough
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough and place into a greased baking dish or pie pan. Press gently to form the base.
Add filling
Pour spinach and cheese mixture over the dough and spread evenly.
Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and filling is set.
Cool and serve
Allow pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, flaky goodness.
Additional Notes
Tips for Best Flavor
Use a mix of cheeses for richer taste
Drain spinach well to avoid soggy pie
Add garlic or herbs for extra flavor
Meal Prep & Storage
Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days
Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture
Can be frozen for up to 2 months
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: 260–320
Protein: 9–12g
Carbs: 18–22g
Fat: 15–18g
