Burdur Muhlasesi
A traditional breakfast delicacy from the Burdur region, made with the amazing harmony of cheese and eggs.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Gentle heat
- Region
- turk
- Vegetarian

Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 200 grams string cheese or curd cheese
- 2 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Half a teaspoon salt
- Finely chopped parsley (optional)
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pan.
- 2
Add the crumbled cheese and sauté gently on low heat until the cheese softens.
- 3
Add the spices (ground red pepper, chili flakes, and salt) and mix.
- 4
Pour the beaten eggs over the cheese.
- 5
Cook by stirring until the eggs reach your desired consistency.
- 6
Serve hot, optionally sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Note. Remember to adjust the amount of salt according to the saltiness of your cheese.
Questions
Which cheese is used for Burdur muhlasesi?
Traditionally, it is made with string cheese or fresh curd cheese.
What is it served with?
It pairs perfectly with fresh bread, black olives, and tea.

