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Bulgarian Mish Mash recipe

Bulgarian Mish Mash Recipe

A traditional Bulgarian breakfast made with roasted peppers, tomatoes, eggs, and creamy sirene cheese. This comforting Balkan skillet dish is simple, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 roasted red peppers sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 5 large eggs
  • 7 oz 200 g Bulgarian sirene cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the diced onion if using and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the roasted peppers and diced tomatoes. Cook for 8–10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
  4. Crumble the sirene cheese into the skillet and stir gently until partially melted.
  5. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
  6. Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring gently until the eggs are just set but still creamy.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat before the eggs fully finish cooking. The residual heat will complete the process.
  8. Season with black pepper and additional salt if needed.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Traditional Bulgarian Mish Mash is best made with roasted red peppers.
  • Kapia peppers provide the most authentic flavor when available.
  • Avoid overcooking the eggs to maintain a creamy texture.
  • Bulgarian sirene cheese delivers the most authentic taste, but feta can be substituted if necessary.
  • Fresh dill can be used alongside parsley for additional flavor.