Dinner

Cheese Borek

Crisp phyllo triangles filled with a savory mixture of egg, parsley, garlic, Gouda, and Emmentaler cheese.

  • 50 min
  • 510 kcal
  • Vegetarian
  • Algerian
  • Side dish

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Cheese Borek

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, parsley, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

  2. Step 2:

    Mix in the Gouda and Emmentaler cheeses.

  3. Step 3:

    Place one sheet of phyllo dough at a time on a flat surface and brush it with about 1 tablespoon of butter.

  4. Step 4:

    Cut the phyllo sheet lengthwise into 4 strips.

  5. Step 5:

    Place a rounded teaspoon of the egg mixture at one end of each strip.

  6. Step 6:

    Fold one corner of each strip over the filling to form a triangular fold.

  7. Step 7:

    Continue folding the length of the strip in triangular folds to form a small stuffed triangle.

  8. Step 8:

    Repeat with the remaining phyllo dough.

  9. Step 9:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  10. Step 10:

    Lightly butter a large baking sheet.

  11. Step 11:

    Arrange the stuffed phyllo triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  12. Step 12:

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

    30 min
  13. Step 13:

    Serve warm.

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