Italian Borek
A cheesy and savory twist on traditional borek, filled with Italian sausage, spinach, mozzarella, and ricotta. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2.
In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
- 3.
Add spinach, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook until spinach is wilted.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- 5.
Lightly brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer 2 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the dish, brushing each layer with butter. Add 1/3 of the sausage mixture on top of the phyllo dough, then 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with cheese mixture on top.
- 6.
Cover with 2 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with butter.
- 7.
Use a sharp knife to cut through the top layer of phyllo dough and cheese mixture into 8 equal pieces.
- 8.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.
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