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Cheese Borek
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50 MIN · 495 KCAL

Cheese Borek

Flaky phyllo triangles filled with melted cheese and herbs

VegetarianSide dishBakedCrispyPartyAfrican

Ingredients

  • 1egg, beaten
  • 1 bunchparsley, chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 3/4 tspcrushed red pepper
  • 6 ozGouda cheese, grated
  • 6 ozEmmentaler cheese, grated
  • 12 sheetsphyllo dough
  • 1 1/2 cupsunsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a large baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Working one sheet at a time, place a sheet of phyllo on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tbsp melted butter. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips.

  4. 4

    Place a rounded teaspoon of the cheese mixture at one end of each strip. Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding in triangular folds to the end of the strip, encasing the filling. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling.

  5. 5

    Arrange the triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
495
Protein
13g
Carbs
4g
Fat
48g

Estimated from USDA data

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