It's So FLAKY ! | I Made Burek | Simply Mamá Cooks

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining texture.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber while homemade can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while cream cheese is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter.

Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush again with oil or butter.

Spoon a portion of the cheese mixture along one edge of the phyllo dough.

Roll the dough over the filling to form a log, then coil it into a spiral shape.

Repeat the process with remaining phyllo and filling, placing spirals on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops of the burek with more olive oil or melted butter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve warm with yogurt on the side.

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