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Albanian Bean and Cheese Byrek

Name: Albanian Bean and Cheese Byrek
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Byrek
Ingredients: 1 sheet phyllo dough; 1/2 cup cooked beans; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 1 egg, beaten; Butter or oil for brushing; Salt and pepper

A traditional Albanian byrek filled with a mix of beans and cheese.

35 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Layer phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with butter.
Spread cooked beans and cheese over the dough.
Top with more phyllo layers, brushing with butter.
Beat egg and brush over the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

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