Gibanica (serbian Gibanica)

Gibanica is a traditional Serbian dish that consists of layers of phyllo dough and a savory cheese filling. This delicious pastry is a staple in Balkan cuisine and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack.

Vegetarian Pastry Balkan Serbian Cuisine Balkan Cuisine Phyllo Dough Cheese Pastry
Gibanica (serbian Gibanica)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
  4. Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  5. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the phyllo dough.
  6. Continue layering the phyllo dough and cheese mixture, ending with a layer of phyllo dough on top.
  7. Brush the top layer with melted butter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the gibanica is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Baking dish Brush

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the gibanica warm with a side of fresh salad or pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add chopped spinach or finely chopped onions to the cheese mixture.

Cost

$10