Cheese Bourekas

Name: Cheese Bourekas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 squares
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 pinch garlic powder; 1 pinch onion powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry; 2 teaspoons water; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Rating: 4.55 stars

22 Ratings
16 Reviews
7 Photos

Middle-Eastern style puff pastry pockets filled with cheese. Great served as an appetizer or the traditional Israeli way for breakfast with salad, olives, cheese, and plain yogurt. Could also be filled with leftover mashed potatoes, or a spinach and feta mixture.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

12 squares

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

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Step 2

Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl, and mix in the cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3

On a lightly floured surface, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 equal squares to give 12 squares in total. Beat the remaining egg with water in small bowl. Brush edges of each square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold pastry over the filling, and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

294 calories; protein 8.9g; carbohydrates 19.6g; fat 20.1g; cholesterol 43.1mg; sodium 230.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

LINSEYODONNELL

02/14/2006

Excellent! I followed the recipe as-is (except for the addition of a little bit of grated parmasian cheese), and the Bourekas turned out fantastically. The cheese was perfectly melted, and the puff pastry was a yummy golden brown. Great recipe. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

DRCLAIR

02/13/2007

My husband loved this but I wasn't crazy about it. The pastry didn't cook all the way through and you couldn't taste and cheese or egg. Read More

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(5)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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LINSEYODONNELL

02/14/2006

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RALWATTAR

02/12/2009

This is a Syrian/Lebanese appetizer that's been around for as long as time! Add black seed (aka black cumin seed)to the cheese mixture for a more authentic flavor. Read More

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(11)

PNahmias

07/15/2010

effing amazing! Read More

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(9)

witchywoman

04/05/2010

These are really good and filling. A nice change of pace! Read More

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(6)

MaLizGa

09/11/2015

A terrific side dish! I actually didn't end up using all the cheese called for. The seasonings are great and they bake beautifully. As the directions specify: serve immediately! No advance baking on these I'm afraid... UPDATE: some tips on keeping these closed... the less cheese you use the less likely they are to open; use a fork to "seal" the edges; time is of the essence when working with puff pastry - don't let the dough dry out! Allow the dough to defrost to the point of being manageable but make sure it stays soft/moist. If you need to let it sit out longer than you expected cover it with seran wrap to keep air out. Read More

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DRCLAIR

02/13/2007

My husband loved this but I wasn't crazy about it. The pastry didn't cook all the way through and you couldn't taste and cheese or egg. Read More

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(5)

Mathlover

11/26/2007

These are delicious. I omitted the black pepper and sesame seeds. Though not the same style of cuisine I find these to be tasty when served with spaghetti in place of garlic toast. Read More

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(5)

Axzulo

03/01/2010

These were fantastic! I chose to make these for a school assignment and I'm glad I did. The first time I made them they were perfect. The second time I messed up a bit and they turned out dry (my fault though) Read More

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R. Ladue

08/24/2009

I liked these as did my husband and grandparents but I had a hard time making them. They pop open when baking and do not stay closed and cheese leaks everywhere. They were greasy too. My family liked them a lot though. Read More

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Cheese Bourekas

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 294.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 18 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 31 %

saturated fat: 31 %

cholesterol: 14 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 28 %

vitamin c:

folate: 10 %

calcium: 17 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 18 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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LINSEYODONNELL

02/14/2006

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(21)

RALWATTAR

02/12/2009

This is a Syrian/Lebanese appetizer that's been around for as long as time! Add black seed (aka black cumin seed)to the cheese mixture for a more authentic flavor.

Helpful

(11)

PNahmias

07/15/2010

effing amazing!

Helpful

(9)

witchywoman

04/05/2010

These are really good and filling. A nice change of pace!

Helpful

(6)

MaLizGa

09/11/2015

Helpful

(6)

DRCLAIR

02/13/2007

My husband loved this but I wasn't crazy about it. The pastry didn't cook all the way through and you couldn't taste and cheese or egg.

Helpful

(5)

Mathlover

11/26/2007

These are delicious. I omitted the black pepper and sesame seeds. Though not the same style of cuisine I find these to be tasty when served with spaghetti in place of garlic toast.

Helpful

(5)

Axzulo