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Princessa

Princessa Recipe (Bulgarian Meat Sandwich)

Princessa is a famous Bulgarian recipe for breakfast or a quick snack. It is effortless to make at home to satisfy your taste buds and give you the vibe of a royal meal!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Keyword: Bulgarian Meat Sandwich, Princessa
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 127kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Bread knife
  • Kitchen grater
  • Bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 8.8 ounces minced meat
  • 2.8 ounces kashkaval cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • A small loaf of bread 1 pound
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon savory
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
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Instructions 

  • Cut the bread into thin slices of equal thickness (about 0.4 - 0.5 inch).
    Princessa Step 1 Slice the Bread
  • Grate the cheese on the kitchen grater.
    Princessa Step 2 Create the Meat Mixture
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the minced meat, grated cheese, eggs, and the spices together until thoroughly combined.
    Princessa Step 2 Create the Meat Mixture2
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Spread the meat mixture over the top side of each bread slice, including the edges.
    Princessa Step 3 Grill the Bread
  • Cook the sandwiches on the grill in the oven for 10 minutes or until the top side is golden.
    Princessa Step 3 Grill the Bread1
  • Remove the sandwiches from the grill. Garnish them with tomato slices and fresh herbs.
    Princessa Step 3 Grill the Bread2

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Notes

  • The instructions apply to preparing 6 servings.
  • You can add fenugreek to the spice mix.
  • This recipe doesn’t need butter.
  • Don’t overspread the meat mixture in the middle.
  • Make sure to cover the edges of the bread slices completely.
  • The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the minced meat layer and the heat level.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg