Bourekas Bonanza

Bourekas are a popular savory pastry in Israeli cuisine, typically filled with cheese, potatoes, or spinach. This recipe for Bourekas Bonanza will guide you through making a variety of delicious bourekas to enjoy with your family and friends.

Bourekas Bonanza

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cups cooked spinach, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
  3. Place a spoonful of feta cheese, spinach, or mashed potatoes onto each square of pastry.
  4. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle shape, then press the edges to seal.
  5. Brush the bourekas with the beaten egg wash.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Rolling pin Pastry brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the bourekas with a side of Israeli salad and tahini sauce.

Tips & tricks

For a flakier pastry, make sure the puff pastry is well-chilled before using.

Cost

$10