Bougatsa Recipe: Easy Turkey Bacon and Creamy Filling Delight
A delicious bougatsa recipe featuring turkey bacon and a creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup turkey bacon
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces.
- Add the turkey bacon to the ricotta mixture and stir to combine.
- Layer the phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Spoon the filling onto the phyllo dough and fold over the edges.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Can be topped with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bougatsa, Turkey Bacon, Recipe