Cevapcici Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cevapcici
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1/4 cup club soda; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, ripped into small pieces; vegetable oil, for greasing; Serving suggestions; roll, split; thinly sliced onion; serbian cheese sauce, recipe follows (Kajmak); red pepper, and eggplant sauce (prepared avjar); Kajmak (Serbian Cheese Sauce); 1 lb cream cheese; 1 lb feta cheese; 1 lb sour cream; 1/2 lb butter, softened (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/4 cup club soda
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, ripped into small pieces
vegetable oil, for greasing
Serving suggestions
roll, split
thinly sliced onion
serbian cheese sauce, recipe follows (Kajmak)
red pepper, and eggplant sauce (prepared avjar)
Kajmak (Serbian Cheese Sauce)
1 lb cream cheese
1 lb feta cheese
1 lb sour cream
1/2 lb butter, softened (optional)

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Serving suggestions:
2
Combine the beef, pork, club soda, salt, garlic, pepper, baking soda and bread in a mixing bowl and mix together by hand for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, for a few hours or up to 12 hours.
3
Grab a small handful of the meat mixture and roll between your hands to form breakfast sausage-size links. Repeat with the remaining meat.
4
Heat a griddle until hot. Lightly grease the griddle with some oil, and then cook the cevapcici, rolling them around occasionally, until cooked though and golden.
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To serve:
6
Grill the cut sides of the rolls. Sandwich the cevapcici and onions in the rolls with dollops of Kajmak and avjar and serve.
7
Kajmak (Serbian Cheese Sauce):
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Beat together the cream cheese, feta cheese, sour cream and butter if using until fluffy.

2348

kcal

Calories

213

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 1/4 cup club soda, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Cevapcici falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cevapcici

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Variations & substitutions

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