Recipe Name: Feta Cheese a La Bansko 🧀🍅
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in a taste of Bulgaria with this delectable dish straight from the mountain resort town of Bansko. A delightful blend of flavors awaits as feta cheese, tomatoes, and eggs come together in a symphony of taste and texture. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or a quick and easy meal, this dish is sure to please even the most discerning palates.
Recipe Category: Vegetable 🥦
Keywords: European, Very Low Carbs, Brunch, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive 💸
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 491.6
- Fat Content: 42.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 26.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 315.9mg
- Sodium Content: 1264.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 6.2g
- Protein Content: 20.2g
Recipe Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Feta cheese |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 2 | Chilies |
| 5 | Eggs |
| 1 | Soda water |
| 1/2 | Paprika |
| – | Black pepper |
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Feta Cheese:
- Begin by crushing the feta cheese into small crumbles, or if preferred, cut it into slices. Place the feta cheese in a terracotta dish with a lid. If a terracotta dish is not available, a lidded disposable aluminum dish will suffice.
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Layer the Ingredients:
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes, butter, and chilies over the feta cheese in the dish, creating a visually appealing arrangement.
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Bake the Dish:
- Cover the dish with its lid and place it in the oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). Bake for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to begin to soften.
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- While the dish is baking, beat the eggs in a bowl until well mixed. Gradually pour in the soda water and continue to beat until fully combined.
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Add the Egg Mixture:
- Once the initial baking is complete, remove the dish from the oven. Carefully pour the beaten egg mixture over the feta cheese and tomatoes, ensuring even distribution.
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Continue Baking:
- Cover the dish once again with its lid and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional duration until the surface of the eggs becomes yellow and cooked to perfection.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once fully baked, remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the dish with paprika and black pepper to add a final burst of flavor. Serve immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes.
Chef’s Note:
- For an extra kick of spice, consider leaving the chilies whole and placing them over the egg mixture before baking. This will infuse the dish with a subtle heat that perfectly complements the richness of the cheese and the sweetness of the tomatoes. If opting for this method, be sure to increase the quantity of chilies accordingly, ensuring that each serving receives a flavorful touch of heat.
