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baked bouyiourdi in a bowl with bread on top

Bouyiourdi Recipe (Best Greek Baked Feta Dip)

Enjoy this bouyiourdi recipe, a rich Greek baked feta cheese dip with tomatoes and peppers, topped with melty kasseri cheese! A must try meze!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Ceramic baking dish/ clay pot diameter 170cm, depth 70cm

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Feta cheese
  • 3 Tomatoes diced
  • 1 Green pepper diced (banana/ Florina pepper)
  • 1 Small green chili sliced (sub with chili flakes; see notes)
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 150 grams Kasseri cheese grated (sub with kefalograviera, gouda, or pecorino)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
  • Spread half of the diced tomatoes evenly in a small ovenproof dish.
  • Crumble the feta cheese over the tomatoes, followed by the diced green pepper, sliced chili, minced garlic, oregano, and paprika.
  • Top with the remaining tomatoes, then sprinkle the kasseri cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes uncovered until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.
  • Serve warm with crusty bread and enjoy!

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Notes

  1. Cheese Substitute: If kasseri cheese isn’t available, use any yellow cheese that melts well, such as kefalograviera, gouda, or pecorino for a similar rich flavour and golden crust.
  2. Green Pepper Variety: Use long green peppers such as Florina, Romano, or Banana peppers. If using a naturally spicy variety, you can omit the chili or chili flakes to balance the heat.
  3. Adjust the Heat: If you prefer a milder dish, skip the fresh chili and use a pinch of chili flakes instead, or leave them out altogether.
  4. Olive Oil: The feta and kasseri cheese release their natural oils as they bake, creating a rich, creamy texture without added olive oil. This keeps the dish from becoming too greasy.
  5. Serving Dish: A small ceramic baking dish works. If unavailable, use a clay dish, small cast iron skillet, or any oven-safe dish that can go straight from the oven to the table. Aim for something that roughly has a diameter of  170cm and a depth of 70cm. 

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 709mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 990IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 397mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bougiourdi, bouyiourdi, greek baked feta
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