Lebanese Cheese Fatayer

This is a recipe modified from a blog by Ethnic Spoon.

The recipe below includes my modification. A great way to use up left over feta cheese.

Ingredients:

Filling:
Feta Cheese 1/2 cup
shredded mozarella 1/2 cup
chopped fresh parsley (3 tbsp)
nutmeg (2 dashes)

Glaze:1 egg

Garnish: nigella seeds- 1 -2 tsp (DO NOT SKIP as it gives a unique taste)


Crescent rolls - 8 oz refrigerated (used 4, so if you want to use up the whole tube- double filling)

Method:
1. Make the filling by mixing everything. It is going to be important to use your hand to mix the filling nicely and smush it to make it homogenized. I don't think spoon mixing will do it justice.

2. Separate out the triangles and roll the out such that they are a bit elongated or oval

3. fill it up and then roll out the edges such that a boat shape is achieved with the center of the boat having exposed filling.

4. break the egg and add a dash of water, mix and then use to brush on the final dough part of the boat.

5. Sprinkle nigella seeds and bake in oven at 350 for 15 mins (or when golden brown).

OPTIONAL:

1. The original recipe calls for pizza dough so can be substituted if you have some on hand
2. If you have any zaatar, sprinkle on Fatayer prior to eating