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Cheese Borek

Algerian · Side

Cheese Borek

lunchdinnerVegetarianGluten-FreeKetoNut-Free

Ingredients

  • Egg1 beaten
  • Parsley1 bunch
  • Garlic2 cloves minced
  • Red Pepper3/4 teaspoon
  • Gouda Cheese6 oz
  • Emmentaler Cheese6 oz
  • Phyllo Dough12
  • Unsalted Butter1 1/2 cups

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Mix in Gouda and Emmentaler.

  3. 3

    One sheet at a time, place phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tablespoon butter.

  4. 4

    Cut lengthwise into 4 strips.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Fold corner of strip over the filling, forming a triangular fold.

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

    Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.

  9. 9

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  10. 10

    Lightly butter a large baking sheet.

  11. 11

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

  12. 12

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

  13. 13

    Serve warm