Komplet Lepinja with Eggs and Cheese

Recipe

Komplet Lepinja with Eggs and Cheese

Bosnian Breakfast Delight: Komplet Lepinja

4.5 out of 5

Komplet Lepinja is a traditional Bosnian breakfast dish that combines the richness of eggs and cheese with the softness of lepinja bread. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect to start your day with.

Jan Dec
Breakfast› Komplet lepinja
European cuisine› Mediterranean cuisine› Balkan cuisine› Bosnian cuisine

Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Total time

25 minutes

Yields

4 servings

Preparation difficulty

Easy

Suitable for

Vegetarian, High protein, Low sugar, Low carb, Gluten-free (if using gluten-free bread)

Allergens

Wheat (if using regular lepinja bread), Dairy (if using feta cheese)

Not suitable for

Vegan, Dairy-free, Paleo, Keto, Nut-free

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
  • Fat: 18g (9g saturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 35g (2g sugars)
  • Protein: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

  1. 1.
    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. 2.
    Slice the lepinja breads in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom half.
  3. 3.
    Place the breads on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, until slightly crispy.
  4. 4.
    In a non-stick skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  5. 5.
    Place the fried eggs on the bottom half of each lepinja bread.
  6. 6.
    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the eggs.
  7. 7.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8.
    Place the top half of the lepinja bread on each sandwich.
  9. 9.
    Return the sandwiches to the oven for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  10. 10.
    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

  • Lepinja bread — If you can't find lepinja bread, you can substitute it with any soft and fluffy bread, such as ciabatta or brioche.
  • Feta cheese — If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use mozzarella or cheddar cheese instead of feta.

Tips & Tricks

  • For extra flavor, you can add sliced tomatoes and cucumbers to the sandwich before adding the eggs and cheese.
  • If you prefer your eggs well-done, you can cook them longer until the yolks are fully set.
  • Experiment with different types of cheese to find your favorite combination of flavors.

Serving advice

Serve the Komplet Lepinja sandwiches hot, accompanied by a side of fresh vegetables, such as sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. It pairs well with a cup of hot tea or a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, garnish the sandwiches with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top. Serve them on a wooden cutting board or a rustic plate to enhance the traditional Bosnian feel.

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