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9 Irresistibly Flaky Boureka Recipes To Snack On All Day Long

With an endless variety of fillings, bourekas are our on-the-go, savory snack of choice.

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I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Bourekas are Israel’s most underrated street food.* And it’s a crying shame, because these savory pastries are the perfect on-the-go snack (or mini meal, who’s judging). They’re golden, they’re crispy, the varieties are endless — truly, when it comes to bourekas, there are no rules (see: the bialy bourekas and/or strawberry and ricotta bourekas on this very list) — and they are very easy to make at home, thanks to store-bought pastry.

*Yes, I know, bourekas are not, inherently Israeli; they’re a spin on the Turkish borek. Get into the nitty gritty of this pastry’s culinary journey (including a surprisingly central rabbinical role) here. Or, go straight to the good part, feast your eyes on these 9 recipes and whip up a batch for yourself.

Spinach and Cheese Bourekas

Golden, flaky bourekas with a classic filling.

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Everything Bagel Bourekas

Classic New York bagel seasoning meets Israeli bourekas in this playful, easy to prepare recipe. Bonus: They freeze really well.

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Spiced Lamb and Butternut Squash Bourekas

Take bourekas to a whole new level with this savory, spiced recipe.

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Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Bourekas

Are sweet bourekas a thing? Who cares when they taste this good and look this pretty.

Spinach and Kashkaval Cheese Borek

The OG boureka made with ultra-crispy phyllo twisted into a spiral, baked until bronze and beautiful.

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Pumpkin Bourekas

Bourekas de kalavasa or “pumpkin turnovers” are the perfect Sephardic dish for fall. The best use for a can of pumpkin puree.

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Mashed Potato Bourekas

This 5-ingredient recipe is the best use for leftover mash.

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Veggie and Cheese Bourekas

These doughy little pockets of heaven filled with cheese and your favorite veggie combo are perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Bialy Bourekas Recipe

Tel Aviv meets the shtetl in these unexpectedly delicious pastries stuffed with caramelized onions.

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