Warm cheesy melt in your mouth phyllo dough pies. Cheesy and soft on the inside and buttery and crunchy on the outside. These are a staple in Bulgarian cuisine but also very popular in Greek, Turkish cuisine and more!
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Warm cheesy melt in your mouth phyllo dough pies. Cheesy and soft on the inside and buttery and crunchy on the outside. These are a staple in Bulgarian cuisine but also very popular in Greek, Turkish cuisine and more!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 Phyllo dough sheets
- 2 cups Good quality Feta I’m using Bulgarian because it’s so creamy and delicious
- 4 Eggs Lightly beaten
- ½ cup Butter Plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Optional
Instructions
- Melt butter and mix with vegetable oil
- Beat your eggs
- Crumble your feta
- Brush the phyllo sheet with oil and butter mixture, eggs and add the cheeses
- Grab two sheets and roll them up into a stick, then roll into a circle
- Add to a baking sheet, brush the remaining oil and bake 400 F for 25-30 mins
- Optionally, sprinkle some powder sugar if you like sweet and savory taste together and enjoy!
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