Gibanica Serbian Cheese Pie recipe

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Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 752.7 mg
sugar: 3.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine 5 eggs, kefir, feta cheese, 1/2 cup oil, vegetable seasoning, and baking soda in a bowl.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.

  3. 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.

  4. Mix the remaining egg, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl, spread mixture on top of the pie.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top turns reddish brown, about 1 hour.

Recipe Yield

1 pie

Recipe Note

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

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