Bouyourdi — Warm Greek Cheese Dip, Perfect for Bread Dipping
Bouyourdi is a traditional Greek warm appetizer, bursting with melted cheeses, fresh tomatoes, and peppers. Though it’s served as a starter in Greece, the generous bread-dipping that follows quickly fills you up!
🍅 Ingredients for 1 serving
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Large ripe tomato | 1 |
| Bell pepper (any color) | 1/3 |
| Cheese (Moeciu, Gouda, Gruyere, Kasseri) | 50 g |
| Feta cheese | 100 g |
| Dried oregano | To taste |
| Chili flakes | To taste |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
🔪 Preparation Steps
- Prepare the tomato:
Blanch the tomato in boiling water for 1 minute, then peel and dice it. - Slice the pepper and cheeses:
Cut bell pepper into thin strips. Slice the cheeses into thin pieces. - Assemble in an ovenproof dish:
Place half the diced tomato at the bottom. Sprinkle half the bell pepper slices on top. Add a pinch of oregano. Layer half the cheeses over the vegetables. Add the remaining tomato, then the rest of the cheeses and bell pepper slices. - Season and oil:
Sprinkle remaining oregano and chili flakes generously (adjust to your heat preference). Drizzle with olive oil. - Bake:
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the cheese. - Serve:
Serve immediately with plenty of fresh rustic bread for dipping into the luscious melted cheese.
💡 Tips & Serving Suggestions
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice tolerance.
- This appetizer pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and a chilled white wine or ouzo.
- Try mixing different cheeses for varied textures and flavors.
🧾 Final Thoughts
Bouyourdi is an indulgent yet simple Greek appetizer that invites you to savor every bite — especially when paired with fresh bread to soak up all the melted cheese and flavorful juices.