Spinach Borek Recipe

Name: Spinach Borek
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. Feta cheese; 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese; 1 c. or 8 oz. cream cheese; 3/4 c. pine nuts; 2 Tbsp. dill; 3 eggs; salt; 1/2 lb. Gruyere or Romano cheese, grated; 1 large bunch fresh, washed and chopped spinach; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 to 2 cubes melted butter; 1 lb. box filo dough

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. Feta cheese
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. or 8 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. pine nuts
2 Tbsp. dill
3 eggs
salt
1/2 lb. Gruyere or Romano cheese, grated
1 large bunch fresh, washed and chopped spinach
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cubes melted butter
1 lb. box filo dough

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Use about 1 1/2 pounds of cheese.
3
You may use any combination or proportion as long as the total amount is about the 1 1/2 pounds.
4
Do not open the filo package until butter is melted and filling prepared.
5
Place a damp, well wrung out towel over the filo that you are about to use.
6
Have eggs and cheese at room temperature.
7
Put eggs, cheese, dill and cayenne in blender and mix well.
8
Put mixture into bowl and add spinach and nuts. Stir and blend.
9
Using a 2-inch wide paint brush dipped in melted butter, butter 8 or 10 sheets of filo dough, 1 at a time and place 1 on top of another in a large buttered 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan. Spread filling evenly over these sheets.
10
Butter 8 or 10 more filo sheets.
11
Place them on top of the filling.
12
Cut borek into serving size pieces.
13
If borek is difficult to cut, put pan into refrigerator for an hour; it will then be much easier to cut.
14
It can also be frozen at this point and baked later.
15
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350u00b0 or until top is nicely browned.

1460

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. Feta cheese, 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, 1 c. or 8 oz. cream cheese, 3/4 c. pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Spinach Borek falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Borek

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