Bulgarian Princesa Recipe
Traditional Bulgarian Princesa is a crispy open-faced toast topped with seasoned minced meat, melted kashkaval cheese, and Balkan spices. This classic Bulgarian comfort food is quick, hearty, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks.
Servings: 4
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Cheese grater
- 1 Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 lb minced pork or mixed pork and beef
- 1 small onion finely grated
- 1 tsp Bulgarian savory chubritsa
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup grated kashkaval cheese
- Optional paprika or chili flakes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine minced meat, grated onion, Bulgarian savory, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Allow the meat mixture to rest for 10–15 minutes for better flavor.
- Spread a thin layer of butter over each bread slice.
- Arrange bread slices on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over each slice.
- Top with grated kashkaval cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the bread becomes crispy and the cheese turns golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Thick rustic bread works best for authentic texture.
- Do not overload the bread with too much topping.
- Kashkaval cheese gives the most traditional flavor.
- Air fryer reheating helps restore crispiness.