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burekas
spinach and cheese
puff pastry
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Israeli pastry
breakfast bake
brunch
crowd pleaser
yom kippur break fast
vegetarian
15 October 2025

Giant Spinach & Cheese Burekas—Feeds a Crowd

Sivan’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)

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Crispy golden puff pastry filled with creamy cheese and spinach—baked on a sheet pan and cut into diamonds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or entertaining a crowd.

Giant Spinach & Cheese Burekas—Feeds a Crowd

Sivan’s Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)

Crispy golden puff pastry filled with creamy cheese and spinach—baked on a sheet pan and cut into diamonds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or entertaining a crowd.

Giant Spinach & Cheese Burekas—Feeds a Crowd image
burekas
spinach and cheese
puff pastry
sheet pan
Israeli pastry
breakfast bake
brunch
crowd pleaser
yom kippur break fast
vegetarian
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
70 mins
Servings
24

Chef's Tips

  • Keep cheeses cold and well-drained to avoid watery filling.

  • Thaw puff pastry overnight in the fridge for best layers.

  • Preheat your baking sheet for a crisp bottom crust.

  • Mix toppings like sesame, za’atar, and everything seasoning for variety.

Tools Used

Whisk Or Fork

Rolling Pin

Pastry Brush

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Ingredients

USMetric

Cheese Filling

Pastry & Toppings

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk eggs and combine with cottage cheese, sour cream, feta, mozzarella, and spinach until well mixed.

Assemble the Burekas

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Roll out one puff pastry sheet to fit the pan and transfer it onto the parchment.

  3. 3

    Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the dough.

  4. 4

    Roll out the second pastry sheet and place it on top.

  5. 5

    Score diagonal lines across the surface to form diamond shapes.

Bake and Finish

  1. 1

    Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or za’atar.

  2. 2

    Bake 45–55 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

  3. 3

    Cool slightly, then cut along scored lines and serve warm.

Comments & Reviews

  • Kiki

    10/14/2025

    That golden crust is unreal—added to my break-fast menu this year!

  • Sophie

    10/14/2025

    Ashkenazi here but loving this Sephardic twist. Absolutely delicious.

  • Tim

    10/14/2025

    Made it for brunch—half sesame, half za’atar. Everyone wanted seconds!

  • Emily

    10/14/2025

    Skipped the spinach and still perfect. Great for meal prep too!

  • Mel

    10/14/2025

    Fed my whole family with this! Added some olives and it was divine.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 piece

Calories 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g19%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 520mg23%
Total Carbohydrates 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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