Baked Cheese & Spinach Burek
Crispy phyllo pastry layered with spinach, feta, and eggs—a Balkan classic made on a sheet pan. Golden, flaky, and ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix thawed spinach, crumbled feta, 2 beaten eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Step 3
Whisk remaining egg in a small bowl with 1 tbsp water to make an egg wash.
Step 4
Brush one phyllo sheet with melted butter; place on baking sheet.
Step 5
Repeat with 3 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter, stacking as you go.
Step 6
Spread spinach-feta mixture evenly over phyllo stack.
Step 7
Layer remaining 4 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter between layers.
Step 8
Brush top phyllo sheet with egg wash until glossy.
Step 9
Bake until phyllo is deep golden brown and crispy, 25–30 minutes.
Step 10
Cool for 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13-inch baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- small bowl
- pastry brush
- oven
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