Cheese Borek — a algerian appetizer dish from Algerian

Cheese Borek · Algerian · Appetizer

Cheese Borek

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In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Mix in Gouda and Emmentaler. One sheet at a time, place phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tablespoon butter. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Place a rounded teaspoon of the egg mixture at one end of each strip. Fold corner of strip over the filling, forming a triangular fold. Continue folding the length of the strip in triangular folds to form a small stuffed triangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a large baking sheet. Arrange stuffed phyllo triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm

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Real ingredients (via TheMealDB): 1 beaten Egg, 1 bunch Parsley, 2 cloves minced Garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Red Pepper, 6 oz Gouda Cheese, 6 oz Emmentaler Cheese, 12 Phyllo Dough, 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter

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