Msemmen au Fromage

Msemmen au Fromage is a delightful Moroccan brunch dish featuring flaky, layered flatbreads stuffed with creamy cheese. These golden-brown pastries are perfect for sharing and provide a satisfying balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Semolina - 50 grams
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, cumin, and black pepper. Set aside.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle, about 20 cm in diameter.
5. Brush the surface of each circle lightly with olive oil. Place a portion of the cheese filling in the center and fold the edges to enclose the filling, forming a square or rectangle.
6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little butter. Cook each stuffed msemmen for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
7. Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling, adding more butter as needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the cheese.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and butter.

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