Cheese Borek Recipe
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Cheese Borek

By: Karen C 
"The usual filling is feta cheese; this version calls for smoked Gouda and Emmenthal. If you have never worked with phyllo before, know that it is very fragile and must be kept covered or it will dry out very quickly. This is labor-intensive, but worth it. I like to divide the filling ahead of time into 48 equal little portions to ensure that all the borek are uniform in size. This may be made a day before they are baked, and stored covered in the refrigerator."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Cocktail Ciroc Lemon Martini
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 stuffed triangles
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 6 ounces Emmentaler cheese, finely shredded
  • 12 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Mix in Gouda and Emmentaler.
  2. One sheet at a time, place phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tablespoon butter. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Place a rounded teaspoon of the egg mixture at one end of each strip. Fold corner of strip over the filling, forming a triangular fold. Continue folding the length of the strip in triangular folds to form a small stuffed triangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a large baking sheet.
  4. Arrange stuffed phyllo triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 280 | Total Fat: 24.5g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by wsf   view full review
I found these to be an excellent blend of cheeses, and the timings were spot on. I used them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Heidi   view full review
I thought this recipe was great! I took it to my father's 60th birthday celebration and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by Joan B. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Where I live (Slovenia, and all over in the Balkans) this is called burek. It's usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Mrs.FudgeMaker   view full review
Amazing, although I'd prefer it with the Feta/Spinach blend. Many Armenians also eat it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BABYGIRL79   view full review
good for quick easy snack
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by SAMMS   view full review
We tried this recipe for a Christmas Eve gathering. It was delicious. I followed the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by GHung   view full review
After visiting the ancient city of Constantinople, known today as Istanbul, Turkey, I learned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by cathy   view full review
my brother-in-law is macadonian and where he is from it is called burek. we call it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by sana   view full review
Hi, I haven't tried this recipe but when I make borek I use yufka sheets (Turkish) instead of...

 

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