Best 2 Gibanica Serbian Cheese Pie Recipes

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SERBIAN GIBANICA



Serbian Gibanica image

Gibanica is a Serbian pastry with cheese that people usually eat for breakfast or with a meal at lunch or dinner. It is very filling and a great alternative to bread. It can be eaten warm or cold and tastes great with yogurt. Feel free to mix in bell pepper or other vegetables into the filling.

Provided by Ivona

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
18 ounces queso blanco (fresh white cheese)
¾ cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
¾ cup sparkling water
7 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
1 cup cubed, fully cooked ham
18 ounces phyllo dough
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with oil.
  • Whisk eggs and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with salt. Mix in queso blanco, oil, and sparkling water. Stir in feta cheese. Mix in Parmesan cheese and ham until well combined.
  • Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough into the prepared baking dish and brush lightly with oil. Add the next phyllo dough sheet and brush with oil. Continue until you have used about 1/3 the phyllo sheets. Spread 1/2 the filling on top of the phyllo dough and smooth using the back of a spoon. Add the next 1/3 of phyllo dough sheets, brushing each sheet with oil. Spread remaining filling on top. Finish with the remaining 1/3 of phyllo dough. tucking edges into the sides of the baking dish.
  • Beat together 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oil, and sour cream and gently pour mixture over the top of the pastry in the baking dish. Spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1009.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GIBANICA SERBIAN CHEESE PIE



Gibanica Serbian Cheese Pie image

A traditional Serbian dish served for special occasions and holidays. Great as a meal or side dish.

Provided by Katrina Pescador

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs, divided
1 ½ cups plain kefir
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon flavor-enhancing salt and vegetable seasoning (such as Vegeta®)
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine 5 eggs, kefir, feta cheese, 1/2 cup oil, vegetable seasoning, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.
  • Cover the bottom and sides of the baking pan with 2 sheets phyllo dough. Crinkle 2 more sheets into loose balls; dip balls into the egg mixture until lightly coated. Place into the pan and cover with a flat sheet of phyllo. Repeat crinkling and layering the remaining phyllo, ending with 2 flat sheets.
  • Mix the remaining egg, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; spread mixture on top of the pie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top turns reddish brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 752.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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