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A simple guide to preparing 'princesi', a popular breakfast dish featuring minced meat, cheese, and savory herbs.

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2 min readSource:Novinite
Recipe for Traditional Bulgarian Minced Meat and Cheese Toast

Key facts

  • The recipe calls for 300 grams of a mixed pork and beef mince.
  • Savory, known as chubritsa, is identified as the secret ingredient for the dish.
  • The cheese is divided, with half mixed into the meat and half used as a topping.
  • The preparation involves mixing the meat, egg, cheese, and spices until the consistency is smooth and fluffy.

A popular and quick breakfast dish in Bulgaria, known as 'princesi', consists of toasted bread topped with a mixture of minced meat and cheese. The key to achieving the best flavor is the addition of savory, or chubritsa, as a primary seasoning.

By the numbers

300 г
grams of mixed pork and beef mince
100 г
total grams of grated cheese

Ingredients and Preparation

To prepare the dish, combine 300 grams of a pork and beef mince blend with one egg, 50 grams of grated cheese, and seasonings including salt, black pepper, and savory. The remaining 50 grams of cheese is reserved to be placed on top of the meat mixture. Spread the mixture onto slices of bread or small rolls. The recipe suggests adding a small amount of butter to the bread or placing small pieces of butter on top of the meat mixture before toasting.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Novinite.

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