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    Cheesy Burek

    This cheesy spin on classic burek trades meat for a rich filling of white cheese, eggs, and yogurt folded between crisp, buttery phyllo layers.

    ⏱ 30 minPrep time
    🔥 40 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    This cheesy spin on classic burek trades meat for a rich filling of white cheese, eggs, and yogurt folded between crisp, buttery phyllo layers. The result is soft and savory inside, shatteringly crisp outside.

    Cheese burek is a beloved breakfast and brunch choice across the Balkans, often sold warm from neighborhood bakeries. It pairs beautifully with plain yogurt and a simple tomato-cucumber salad.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mash the cheeses with the eggs and yogurt until creamy.
    2. Lay out a phyllo sheet, brush with oil, and top with a second sheet; brush again.
    3. Spoon filling along one edge and roll into a log, then coil it in a greased baking pan. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
    4. Brush the top with melted butter and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and crisp.
    5. Rest 10 minutes before slicing; serve warm with yogurt.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    If your cheese is very salty, rinse it briefly or reduce the added salt. Serve within an hour of baking while the layers are still shatteringly crisp.

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    Recipe details

    Prep30 min
    Cook40 min
    Servings8
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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