Bulgarian meat and cheese sandwiches
Bulgarian meat and cheese sandwiches are a delicious and hearty meal that blends rich meats, flavorful cheeses, and rustic bread into a satisfying dish. With endless customization options, they can be enjoyed in different ways while maintaining their traditional Bulgarian essence.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450 g minced meat (see notes)
- Approximately 8 slices of bread
- 1 egg optional
- 1 ½ cups 200 g grated cheese (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried savory see notes
- ⅓ teaspoon ground fenugreek see notes
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin optional
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix the minced meat, grated cheese, egg, and spices. Use a butter knife or spoon to evenly spread the mixture over the bread slices.
- Place the slices on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Switch the oven to top heat only.
- Bake the sandwiches for about 20 minutes, or until the meat is fully browned.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Meat: The ideal option is a mixture of pork and beef, but you can also choose either one on its own.
Cheese: While the original recipe uses Bulgarian kashkaval, you can substitute with any yellow cheese of your choice, such as cheddar, gouda, emmental, or others.
Cheese: While the original recipe uses Bulgarian kashkaval, you can substitute with any yellow cheese of your choice, such as cheddar, gouda, emmental, or others.