Bolo di Preza

About This Recipe

Bolo di Preza is a multi-layered savory pie combining cheese, seasoned meat, and herbs in flaky pastry. It's traditionally made for celebrations and family gatherings across Curacaoan communities.

Ingredients

Serves 8

• 2 sheetspuff pastry, thawed
• 1 lbground beef
• 1.5 cupsshredded cheese
• 1 mediumonion, finely chopped
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 0.5 cupgreen olives, sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare filling

   Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in olives and remove from heat. Cool slightly.

2. 2

   Layer pastry

   Line a baking dish with one sheet of puff pastry. Spread half the meat mixture over it.

3. 3

   Add cheese and top

   Sprinkle cheese over meat, then add remaining meat mixture. Top with second pastry sheet, sealing edges.

4. 4

   Bake

   Brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

5. 5

   Rest and serve

   Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Variations

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  Add vegetables like carrots and peppers to filling

• •

  Use chicken instead of beef

• •

  Layer with different cheeses for complexity

Storage

Keeps refrigerated 3-4 days; reheat in oven at 325°F

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