Zeljanica 🥧 Bosnian Spinach & Cheese 🇧🇦 (Spinach & Cheese Pie)

By RichardObradovic | Pies and Doughs | Balkan | Oct 09, 2025 | 32 views

Description

Layers of phyllo packed with spinach, scallions, and tangy sirene–yogurt custard—crisp top, tender middle, bakery aroma. 🥬🧀

Hook: Four bowls, one pan—stack, soak, and bake to a shattery, custardy slice. ⚡

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. 1️⃣ Mix filling: Combine 🥬 spinach, 🧅 scallions, 🧀 feta, ⚫ pepper, and a small pinch of 🧂.
  2. 2️⃣ Custard soak: Whisk 🥛 yogurt, 🥚 eggs, and 🥛 milk until smooth.
  3. 3️⃣ Layer: Heat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Brush a 23×33 cm / 9×13 in pan with 🫗 oil. Lay 2 sheets 📜 phyllo, brushing each with 🫗/🧈. Spread ⅓ spinach mix; spoon over ¼ custard. Repeat layers (2 sheets → spinach → custard) three times. Finish with 2–3 sheets on top, well brushed.
  4. 4️⃣ Top & bake: Drizzle 💧 sparkling water over the top. Score the surface into squares. Bake 35–45 min until deep golden and set. Rest 10 min, then slice.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 25 min
🔥 Cook: 35–45 min
⏳ Total: 1 h–1 h 10 min

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