👨‍🍳 निर्देश

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a round baking dish or pie pan.

   💡 पेशेवर सुझाव: Ensure the pan is evenly greased to prevent sticking.
2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the blanched and chopped spinach, crumbled cheese, sour cream, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

   💡 पेशेवर सुझाव: If using cheese preserved in brine, soak it first to reduce saltiness.
3. 3

   Carefully unroll the phyllo dough. Keep the sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out. Lay one sheet of phyllo in the prepared baking dish, brushing it lightly with melted butter and a little olive oil.

   💡 पेशेवर सुझाव: Work quickly with phyllo dough; it dries out fast.
4. 4

   Continue layering the phyllo sheets, brushing each one with butter and oil, until you have used about half the package. Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the layered phyllo.

   💡 पेशेवर सुझाव: You can also cut the phyllo sheets to fit the pan if they are too large.
5. 5

   Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top of the filling, brushing each with butter and oil. Tuck the edges of the top layers down into the sides of the pan.

   💡 पेशेवर सुझाव: Ensure the top layer is well-brushed with butter for a crispy finish.
6. 6

   Score the top of the pie into serving portions. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

   💡 पेशेवर सुझाव: Scoring before baking helps prevent the crust from cracking unevenly.
7. 7

   Let the zeljanica cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or a side of plain yogurt.