GIBANICA SERBIAN CHEESE PIE

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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

Angela Blue
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I'm allergic to cheese, so I can't try this recipe.


bilan abdulkadir
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not going to try it.


merakzaxoyi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Gibanica didn't turn out very good.


Evan Turner
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise, but the end result was still delicious.


Arshid Ghafoor
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This Gibanica is a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it's still good.


Geovanny Hernandez
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Gibanica turned out perfect.


JR Channel
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but this Gibanica was surprisingly good.


Sherry Rampersad
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This Gibanica looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Mariya Khatun
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I've never had Gibanica before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Muhammad Amani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Noorullah Tiktok
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I made this Gibanica for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Bobby Trigo
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The only downside to this recipe is that it's a bit time-consuming to make. But it's definitely worth the effort!


Logan Wolkowski
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This Gibanica is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Haytham Nader
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use different types of cheese, and you can even add other ingredients like spinach or ham.


Charlene Magwaza
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The instructions in this recipe are very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker.


Romisha Subedi
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I've made this Gibanica several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Pia Jarrett
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This Gibanica recipe is a keeper! The combination of cheese, eggs, and dough is perfect, and the end result is a delicious and hearty pie that is sure to please everyone at the table.