Classic Armenian Cheese Boregs

45m
Prep Time
15-20m
Cook Time
1h
Ready In


"I love cheese boregs, they are sooo delicious. My sister-in-law makes them all the time, except that she makes it in a 9 x 13 where she butters the top and bottom layer of phyllo. I can't find her recipe, but will need to contact her to post it here when I can."

Original is 15-30 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (92.6 g)
  • Calories 293.9
  • Total Fat - 17.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 58.7 mg
  • Sodium - 575.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 17 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.6 g
  • Sugars - 0.4 g
  • Protein - 16.6 g
  • Calcium - 469 mg
  • Iron - 1.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the Munster or Monterey Jack (or a combination of both), ricotta, and feta cheeses with the beaten egg, blending well. Set aside.

FOR THE FILLO DOUGH PREPARATION


Step 2

Take the dough out of the refrigerator about 15 minutes before using.

Step 3

Once fillo dough is exposed to air, it dries out very quickly, becomes brittle, and is impossible to use.

Step 4

Be sure to cover it completely with a dry towel ready to cover the dough to keep it pliable while you fold the boregs. (I sometimes keep it in the plastic wrap they came with as much as possible to help them not dry out).

FOR FOLDING THE BOREGS


Step 5

Cut the fillo dough in half, lengthwise. Use one half sheet for each boreg. Cover the other sheets first with plastic wrap, then the damp towel, while folding each boreg.

Step 6

Fold each half sheet in half lengthwise. Brush surface with melted butter.

Step 7

For each boreg, place a spoonful of filling at the end of the folded dough that’s closest to you. Begin folding, as though you were folding a flag - on the diagonal from corner to corner, creating a triangular shape. If there is extra dough at the top, just trim it off or tuck it under.

Step 8

Continue to do this until you run out of filling - or dough.

Step 9

Keep the folded boregs covered with plastic wrap.

NOTE: At this point, you can prepare the boregs for freezing by placing them in a plastic container large enough to hold the amount you are preparing, making sure you use plastic wrap or waxed paper between each stacked layer to prevent the boregs from sticking together. Cover tightly with the lid, label, date, & freeze


FOR BAKING THE BOREGS


Step 10

Melt about 1/2 stick of butter.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 12

Brush the top of each boreg with melted butter.

Step 13

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 14

Makes 30 boreg appetizers.

Step 15

*NOTE: What do you do with leftover fillo dough? Return it to it’s original wrapper, seal it tightly, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.*

Step 16

*Another Note: Leftover cheese filling can be spread on bread then heated under the broiler. There’s raw egg in the mixture, so cook before eating!*

Tips


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