Savory Kadayif Pie
(Crispy Turkish Shredded Pastry Bake)
This savory kadayif pie is a unique Turkish-style baked dish made with shredded kadayif pastry, sautéed vegetables, cheese, and a rich milk-based sauce.
It’s crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, making it a perfect combination of texture and taste.
Ingredients
For the filling:
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Kadayif (shredded pastry)
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1 onion
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1 red pepper (kapya)
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1 zucchini
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1 large carrot
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Kasar or cheddar cheese
For the sauce:
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2 eggs
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1.5 cups milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 tea glass vegetable oil
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50 g melted butter
👩🍳 How to Make Savory Kadayif Pie
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Sauté onion, pepper, zucchini, and carrot until softened.
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Add cheese and mix. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing eggs, milk, salt, oil, and melted butter.
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Grease a baking dish and place half of the separated kadayif evenly.
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Pour some of the sauce over it.
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Add the vegetable filling.
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Cover with remaining kadayif and pour the rest of the sauce.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve warm.
🔥 Tips for Best Results
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Separate kadayif well for even texture
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Don’t skip the sauce for moisture
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Bake until fully golden
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Let it rest slightly before slicing
Variations
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Add minced meat or chicken
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Make it vegetarian (already is)
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Add spices for extra flavor
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Use feta instead of kasar
Storage
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in oven for best texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Crispy and golden texture
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Rich and savory filling
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Easy oven-baked recipe
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Great for lunch or dinner
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Unique twist on classic kadayif