Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi)
on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Jun 26, 2024
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Experience the taste of a traditional 🇧🇬 Bulgarian breakfast with these comforting Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi). “Prinzesi” translates to “Princess” sandwiches in 🇧🇬 Bulgarian. Every morning growing up, I would wake up in my house in Bulgaria, and my dad would have these on the table with fresh tomatoes on the side for breakfast. The eggs get mixed with feta and grated cheese, slathered on buttered bread, and 🔥 baked in the oven. You can find these on every corner in Bulgaria, and we have many different versions of baked toast. This is what breakfast toast 🌤️ dreams are made of.
Why You’ll Love Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi)
What’s not to love about 🧀 cheese and 🥖 bread?! You’ll fall in love with these Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi) and never look back. The creamy blend of eggs, feta, and grated cheese layered on top of crisp, 🧈 buttered bread creates the perfect balance of salty and savory notes. These sandwiches are perfect for ☀️ breakfast or a quick snack because this dish is so easy to make.
How to Prepare Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi)
🍞 Use rye bread, sourdough, or any firm sliced bread. Lightly butter it and set aside.
🥣 In a bowl, mix eggs, salt, feta, and grated cheese until combined.
🥄 Then spread a few tablespoons of the mixture on each slice of bread, covering the crust.
🔥 Broil on a low rack in the oven, watching closely. It should take around 10 minutes, or until golden and firm.
🌿 Sprinkle with dry oregano or dry savory and enjoy.
Nonna’s Tip
Be sure to use firm fresh bread such as a baguette, rye bread, sourdough, ciabatta, or any firmer fresh bread you have available.
Variations and Substitutions for Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi)
Remember, if you are changing or adding ingredients, you may have to experiment and adjust the quantities.
- Substitute Bulgarian 🧀 cheese (Kashkaval) with your favorite cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or provolone.
- Add chopped greens such as 🥬 spinach, kale, or arugula to the egg mixture for extra greens.
- Mix in some finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or 🫑 bell peppers for a different flavor.
- Blend in some cooked 🥓 bacon bits, diced ham, or small pieces of smoked salmon for a protein boost.
- Use fresh 🌿 herbs such as basil, parsley, or dill instead of dried oregano or savory.
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Best Served With
- A fresh 🥗 salad such as my Bulgarian Salad
- Some crunchy dill pickles 🥒 or pickled vegetables
- Lightly seasoned and roasted vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, or 🫑 bell peppers
Common Questions
Yes, you can use goat cheese in your Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi) if you don’t like feta.
I don’t measure so add as much cheese and feta as you like. I use Bulgarian cheese (Kashkaval) but feel free to use cheddar or even mozzarella; any cheese you love will work.
Please keep a very close eye on them because they can easily burn on broil. I suggest checking every minute or so until they are golden.
Soft white bread like Italiano, Villagio, or Wonder Bread will not work for this recipe as it needs to hold up the filling and not become soggy. Please use rye, sourdough, or any firmer fresh bread.
Bulgarian Cheese Sandwiches (Prinzesi)
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of rye bread, lightly buttered
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup handful of feta
- ½ cup handful of any grated cheese
- pinch of salt
- dry oregano or dry savory, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Rye bread or sourdough is recommended for this recipe, or any firmer sliced bread. Lightly spread softened butter (or margarine) on the bread and set it aside.
- To a bowl add the eggs, salt, feta and grated cheese and mix fully until combined.
- Spread a few tablespoons of the mixture on top of each slice of bread, making sure to cover all the way to the crust. Place your oven rack on the lowest position and set the oven to BROIL (top broiler on). Keep a close eye on the bread while it's in the oven.
- Mine took 10 minutes, but the cooking time will really depend on the oven. They are ready as soon as they turn golden and feel firm on top. Sprinkle on some dry oregano or dry savory and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We absolutely love this recipe! Simple and delicious.
I made this for breakfast this morning using bakery sourdough bread (sturdy), French feta sheep cheese, and some Havarti with dill. I turned our broiler on low and set it for 10 minutes which turned out to be just the right amount of time. My husband topped his with sliced tomatoes. I tried it and the sandwiches are good both ways. I’m so pleased I found this recipe!
Hi Edith,
Thank you so much for your feedback ! I loveee the improvisation. Thank you for sharing
how many eggs?
2 eggs
Delicious! I wasn’t sure what sort of pan to use so I just placed the bread directly on the oven rack. Used a low rack & broiled on med/high for almost 10 minutes. I had a little drippage, so next time I will put a tray underneath to catch any drippy cheese.
Hi Mary! Thank you so much for the feedback and yes please use a little baking sheet under the toast
Is this one serving?
Two servings but it’s really up to you and how hungry you are the recipe makes four toast
So pleased to have found this page! And the toast looks scrumptious!
I spent several months in Bulgaria on a Fulbright Scholarship many years ago. I directed an ensemble that specialized in Bulgarian music back then. Chubritsa has become a pantry staple!
Do you have a recipe for Russki Salata; another favorite I have been unable to duplicate since that trip? Other non-musical highlights of that trip were skiing Pamporovo, a wine tasting in Southern Bulgaria; the Roman Amphitheatre in Plovdiv and the Pommes Frites, almost everywhere, but especially in a small chateau on Mount Vitosha… never had better!
Thank you so much for the beautiful comment. So incredibly sweet of you. I love how much you know about Bulgaria and the fact that you spent a few months there makes me so happy. Yes I have “ Ruska Salata “ Just search Russian salad in the search tab and it will pop up ❤️
Very tasty and simple, though had some egg spillover today and they stuck to the pan. Should the buttered side be face down?
Looks wonderful – nutrition, please?
Comment after you make it. It’s more helpful.
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THIS LOOKS AMAZING! I’M GOING TO TRY IT.
YAYYYY ! So excited