Cheese Boereg

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella or Muenster cheese
  • 10 sheets phyllo dough (18x14 inches)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, ricotta and parsley. Stir in mozzarella cheese; set aside.
  2. 2
    Unroll phyllo dough; cut the stack of sheets in half widthwise. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased
  3. 3
    ; brush with butter. Repeat nine times (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out).
  4. 4
    Spread cheese mixture evenly over top. Layer with remaining dough, brushing butter on every other sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into triangles or squares.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try