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Sweet Potato and Feta Bourekas

Sweet Potato And Feta Bourekas Recipe

Sweet Potato and Feta Bourekas are delicious flaky pastries filled with a savory combination of mashed sweet potatoes, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these golden-brown treats offer a satisfying balance of sweetness and tang, wrapped in crisp, buttery phyllo dough.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 18

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven
  • Large Bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 9 ounces russet potato or 1 cup cold mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded kashkaval cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon sesame or poppy seeds for topping optional
  • Nonstick cooking oil spray

Instructions

  • Bake the Potato: Preheat the oven to 400°F, scrub the potato, rub with olive oil and salt, and bake for 60-70 minutes until soft inside. Let it cool, peel, and mash.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potato, feta, kashkaval, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well with a fork until everything is blended.
  • Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12x12 inch square. Cut into 9 equal squares.
  • Fill Pastry Squares: Place 1 tablespoon of the potato-feta filling on each square, shaping it into a triangle, 1/4 inch from the edge.
  • Fold and Seal Bourekas: Fold the square into a triangle, pinching the edges to seal. Optionally crimp with a fork.
  • Prepare for Baking: Place the bourekas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
  • Bake: Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, switching baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve or Freeze: Serve warm. For freezing, freeze unbaked bourekas and bake from frozen when needed at 350°F for 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg