You won’t believe how easy this is: The ultimate homemade bourekas

This golden, flaky pastry can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for a hungry family

Raheli Krut|
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package of phyllo dough, thawed according to package instructions
  • 100g (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 container (200g / 7 oz) cream cheese (any fat percentage)
  • 100g (3.5 oz) ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
For dipping the dough:
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
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Homemade bourekas
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Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the cheeses and set aside. Chop the spinach into thin strips.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, salt and olive oil.
  3. Dip a sheet of phyllo dough into the egg mixture and place it in a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. It’s okay if it wrinkles slightly—that’s expected.
  4. Repeat with half of the phyllo sheets, layering each dipped sheet over the previous one. Fill any holes with extra dough.
  5. Once half of the phyllo sheets are layered, evenly spread the cheese mixture over them, followed by the chopped spinach.
  6. Continue dipping and layering the remaining phyllo sheets over the filling, one by one.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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