How to make Cheese Borek - Easy Cheese Borek Recipe - Heghineh Cooking Show

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, and homemade can reduce costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while keeping a creamy texture.

Crack 1 egg into a bowl.

In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, farmer's cheese, and 2 tablespoons of yogurt.

Brush a 9x13 baking pan with melted butter.

Cut the phyllo dough in half and keep one half covered to prevent drying out.

Layer the phyllo dough in the baking pan, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Continue layering phyllo until all layers are in the pan, brushing lightly with butter between layers.

Slice the top layer of phyllo into preferred serving sizes with a sharp knife.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.

Let the baked burek sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing again and serving.

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