Spanakopita-Style Brunch Squares with Spicy Apricot Sauce
Greek-inspired spinach and feta squares wrapped in flaky crescent dough, topped with toasted almonds and served with a sweet-spicy apricot sauce. Perfect for weekend brunch or potluck gatherings. The convenient crescent dough base makes this accessible while maintaining authentic spanakopita flavors of dill, feta, and spinach.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
- 1 ½ teaspoons dill weed
- 1 tablespoon Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (4 oz)
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Original Crescent Dough Sheet
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 jar (12 oz) apricot preserves
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F and spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray
- 2
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook until softened
- 3
Stir in spinach, dill weed and flour, cook until most liquid is absorbed
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in feta cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- 5
Unroll one dough sheet in bottom of dish, stretching to fit
- 6
Spread spinach mixture over dough
- 7
Place remaining dough sheet over spinach mixture, stretching to fit
- 8
Microwave remaining butter until melted, brush over top and sprinkle with almonds
- 9
Bake until filling is set and top is golden brown, then cool
- 10
Cook apricot preserves, vinegar and crushed red pepper in saucepan until thickened
- 11
Cut into squares and serve with warm sauce
Tips
Squeeze spinach thoroughly in clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture and prevent soggy crust
Let squares cool for 5 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices and easier serving
Good to Know
refrigerate covered up to 3 days
assemble without baking up to 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate
serve warm or at room temperature with sauce on side
Common Mistakes
squeeze spinach thoroughly to avoid watery filling
stretch dough gently to avoid tearing
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
use gluten-free phyllo sheets
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make this ahead for a party?
Yes, assemble completely without baking, cover and refrigerate overnight. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
What if I don't have crescent dough sheets?
Use regular crescent rolls and press seams together, or substitute with puff pastry or phyllo dough for more authentic texture.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual squares in microwave or warm whole pan in 300°F oven.