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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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2376 | Calories |
149g | Fat |
238g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 2376 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 149g | 191% |
Saturated Fat 64g | 322% |
Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
Sodium 2263mg | 98% |
Total Carbohydrate 238g | 87% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 22g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 264mg | 20% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 409mg | 9% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Bulgarian cheese banitza (banitsa) appetizers are similar to Serbian bureks and Greek cheese pies. They are traditionally served warm as a first course or in a "meze" (appetizer) spread, but they're also a popular vegetarian main course, snack, and street food. Also, banitzi can be a sweet dessert with apple and pumpkin among the popular fillings. This particular recipe is a take on a savory version.
Ingredients
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2 cups crumbled Bulgarian feta cheese, well-drained
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6 tablespoons plain yogurt
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2 large eggs, beaten
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16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
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8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
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Sea salt, chopped green onions, for optional garnish
Steps to Make It
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Heat oven to 400F.
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In a large bowl, combine cheese, yogurt, and eggs until smooth.
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Fold one sheet of filo dough in half, so it measures 12 inches by 8 inches. Brush lightly with melted butter.
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Portion out a 1/2-inch strip of filling along either the 12-inch edge if you want an "S"-shaped scroll, or along the 8-inch edge for a cigar-shaped roll and 1/4 inch away from the edges. Fold up bottom edge first, then sides and then roll away from yourself until you have a tight cylinder. Brush lightly with more melted butter.
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Repeat with remaining 15 sheets of filo dough. Shape long cylinders into "S" shapes or leave short cylinders as is and place them on a parchment-lined pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and chopped green onions, if desired.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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