Bourekas are a Middle Eastern puff pastry treat that you will instantly fall in love with at first bite. These particular easy-to-make cheese bourekas are filled with crumbled feta, fresh mozzarella, a generous amount of fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon zest. Not only are they fresh, airy, and flakey, they’re also pillowy puffs of cheesy goodness. You’ll absolutely love how easy they are to make.

Being a girl who grew up in Western Maryland, I have always been a fan of any type of stuffed bread. When I was young, it was definitely pepperoni rolls, however, now that I’m older, it’s recipes like this one in particular, that tend to really get me excited. I mean, who doesn’t love a puffed-up doughy cloud of golden-brown cheese-filled heaven? And, since these are so easy to make and addictive, you’ll want to pair them with just about every weekday meal you have, whether it be soup, a salad, or even just a warm addition to a snacky dinner of olives, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and a few fresh-cut raw vegetables. Make sure you grab some frozen puff pastry and cheese the next time you hit your local market because this is one cheese-filled pastry treat you really need to try.

Ingredients:

• 2 Eggs, Divided
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• 1 Cup Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
• 4-oz. Feta Cheese
• 4-oz. Fresh Mozzarella
• 1 (17.3-oz.) Package Puff Pastry, Thawed
• Cold Water
• Sesame Seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 egg with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and parsley.
3. Use your hands to crumble or tear the feta and mozzarella into the mixture. Stir well to combine.
4. Open up each sheet of thawed puff pastry on a cutting board. Cut each sheet into four equal-sized squares.
5. Evenly divide the cheese filling between the 8 squares of puff pastry.
6. Fill a small bowl with cold water. Use your finger to moisten the edge of each square, one at a time. Fold each square over diagonally to make a triangle, and then press or pinch the edges together. Place each triangle onto a Silpat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
7. Whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl, and then brush each filled triangle with the egg. Immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Suggestions:

• I used curly parsley in this recipe, however, you can use flat-leaf parsley if you choose.
• Due to its moisture content, it is easier to crumble the fresh mozzarella with your hands than to grate it.
• Traditionally, these cheese bourekas are often served with hard-boiled eggs and pickles.

Improvements:

• Replace the sesame seeds with poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
• Add a 1/4 to 1/2-teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese filling.
• Serve these with tomato soup or a side salad.

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Easy Middle Eastern Puff Pastry Cheese Bourekas

Ingredients:

• 2 Eggs, Divided
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• 1 Cup Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
• 4-oz. Feta Cheese
• 4-oz. Fresh Mozzarella
• 1 (17.3-oz.) Package Puff Pastry, Thawed
• Cold Water
• Sesame Seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 egg with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and parsley.
3. Use your hands to crumble or tear the feta and mozzarella into the mixture. Stir well to combine.
4. Open up each sheet of thawed puff pastry on a cutting board. Cut each sheet into four equal-sized squares.
5. Evenly divide the cheese filling between the 8 squares of puff pastry.
6. Fill a small bowl with cold water. Use your finger to moisten the edge of each square, one at a time. Fold each square over diagonally to make a triangle, and then press or pinch the edges together. Place each triangle onto a Silpat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
7. Whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl, and then brush each filled triangle with the egg. Immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

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