Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas
Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas feature a buttery, flaky crust wrapped around a gently seasoned, melty cheese center, finished with a glossy egg wash and nutty sesame seeds. They’re satisfying yet light, ideal for a brunch spread, a savory snack, or a warm appetizer with a crisp salad, olives, and tangy yogurt on the side. Enjoy the contrast of crisp layers and gooey filling in every bite.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl, then stir in the cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 3
On a lightly floured surface, cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares, making 12 squares total.
- 4
Beat the remaining egg with water in a small bowl. Lightly brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 348.12 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 14.18 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 15.6 g 6%
- Total Fat 24.54 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 14.15 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 78.04 mg High 26%
- Sodium 439.79 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.25 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 281.04 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 33.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 120.12 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mozzarella Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, Eggs, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 348.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas healthy?
- Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 348.12 calories and 14.18 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.79 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.15 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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