
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Greek-Style Spinach, Feta & Polenta Pie
Greek-Style Spinach, Feta & Polenta Pie is made with baby spinach, whole-milk plain Greek yogurt, and instant polenta.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Breakfast · Main course
- Cuisine
- Greek · Mediterranean · Middle Eastern
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Casseroles
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
3. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
extra-virgin olive oil, (divided)
In the method: Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and set an oven rack in the middle position.
baby spinach (about 6 packed cups)
In the method: Grease a 1.5-qt (1.5L) baking dish (mine is an oval that measures about 9 x 7 in/23 x 18 cm) or 9-in (23-cm) pie pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
large eggs
In the method: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, polenta, garlic, salt and pepper; whisk until smooth.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 6 oz baby spinach (about 6 packed cups)Ingredient note
Source: 5 large eggsIngredient note
Source: ⅔ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt (low-fat works too)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup instant polentaIngredient note
Source: 1 clove garlic, (minced)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: ½ cup crumbled feta cheeseIngredient note
Source: ½ cup finely grated pecorino Romano cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve hot or at room temperature.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, baking dish, and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and set an oven rack in the middle position.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish or pie pan, and bake until just set and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: onceuponachef.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



