🧂 Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry(thawed)
- 500 g Potatoes(Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and quartered)
- 150 g Feta cheese(crumbled)
- 1 small Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg(ground)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 large Egg(beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds(optional, for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and mash them in a bowl.
⏱️ 20 minutes💡 Tip: Ensure potatoes are thoroughly drained to avoid a watery filling. - 2
While potatoes boil, sauté the finely chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 minutes - 3
Add the sautéed onions to the mashed potatoes. Stir in crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
💡 Tip: Taste the filling and adjust seasoning as needed. - 4
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 5
Unfold the puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares (or circles, if preferred).
💡 Tip: Work with puff pastry while it's cold for best results. - 6
Place about 2 tablespoons of the potato-feta filling onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the other half over to create a triangle or half-moon shape, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
💡 Tip: Don't overfill the pastries, or they will be difficult to seal. - 7
Arrange the bourekas on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
💡 Tip: Egg wash gives the bourekas a golden, glossy finish. - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 25 minutes💡 Tip: Keep an eye on them as puff pastry can brown quickly.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter to the mashed potatoes.
- ✓Ensure the puff pastry edges are well sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- ✓Bourekas are best served warm, fresh from the oven.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of chili flakes to the filling for a spicy kick.
- Incorporate caramelized onions into the filling.
- Use different cheeses like halloumi or ricotta along with feta.