Sheet Pan Cheese Burekas

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (drained)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 puff pastry sheets (10x15”)
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Za’atar (for topping)
• Everything but the bagel (for topping)
• Sesame seeds (for topping)
• Crushed chili flakes (for topping)

Steps

1. 1.Thaw puff pastry (overnight in fridge or a few hours on counter).
2. 2.Mix all cheese filling ingredients in a bowl.
3. 3.Place one sheet of puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. 4.Using a rolling pin, slightly roll out the dough.
5. 5.Spread the filling all the way to the edges.
6. 6.Top with the second pastry sheet.
7. 7.Use a sharp knife to cut vertical lines, then diagonal lines to create diamond slices.
8. 8.Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle toppings.
9. 9.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for ~45 min, until golden and crisp.
10. 10.Let it rest 5–10 min, then re-cut if needed.