Turkish Cheese Bourekas Recipe

 
Cheese Bourekas
Bourekas is a great appetizer, and perfect for social and family occasions. This recipe contains cheese filling, but you can substitute with spinach, mushrooms or mashed potatoes.

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  • Type
  • Vegetarian
  • Level
  • Easy
  • Prep Time
  • 30 minutes
  • Total Time
  • 1 Hour
  • Yield
  • 12 Servings
Tools You Will Need:
1 large bowl for mixing
baking sheet
1 tbsp
1 tsp
1 fork
cooking brush
Ingredients:
1.2 pounds puff pastry
2 eggs, scrambled
½ pound hard yellow cheese, shredded
1 package feta cheese, shredded
2 tbsp sesame seeds
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Directions:
1. Pre-heat your oven to 355F

1. Mix both cheeses and 1 egg in the bowl

2. Slightly flatten the pastry, and cut into  approximately 20 squares

3. Add 1 heaping tsp of the cheese mixture to the center of each square.

4. Gently fold each square into a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal the pastry.

5. Brush the bourekas triangles with the remaining egg and evenly spread the sesame seeds on the surface of each bourekas

6. Place the bourekas triangles in the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until  golden-brown .

Tip: The bourekas is the tastiest when it’s served warm right after it’s ready. However, you may store it in your freezer for months. Just remember to heat well before serving.
Best Served With: Schug and Pickled Cucumbers

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Reviews
 
The directions were clear and to the point, but the taste was only ok. Next time I'll add some salt and pepper.
Ruth , Thu Apr 21, 2011