Cheese Borek

Side Algerian

Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.

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

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Mix in Gouda and Emmentaler.

Step 2: One sheet at a time, place phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tablespoon butter. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Place a rounded teaspoon of the egg mixture at one end of each strip. Fold corner of strip over the filling, forming a triangular fold. Continue folding the length of the strip in triangular folds to form a small stuffed triangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.

Step 3: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a large baking sheet.

Step 4: Arrange stuffed phyllo triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm