Spanakopita (Cheese Triangles)

These were a favorite light dinner for the kids when they were small. I think they thought of them as a variation on the grilled cheese sandwich. As they got older, I added spinach which Mom, Dad and Amy always enjoyed.

1/2 lb spinach, chopped (optiona, to taste)
6 ozs crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, fresh
4 eggs lightly beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg frozen phyllo dough, thawed completely in the refrigerator
8 Tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375.
In a medium bowl, mix together the feta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper and spinach.
Lightly grease a baking sheet. Cut the stack of phyllo sheets into lengthwise strips about 2 inches wide. Remove 2-3 strips and cover remaining phyllo with lightly damp kitchen towel to prevent drying out. Brush top strip lightly with melted butter. Place a spoonful of cheese mixture approximately 1 inch from the bottom of the phyllo strips. Fold as if folding a flag. Brush triangle lightly with melted butter and place on baking sheet. Repeat until cheese mixture is gone.
Bake until golden brown approximately 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Yield: approximately 30 triangles