Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

Khachapuri – Georgian Cheese Bowl

Crusty Bread Bowl with 3 Cheese Filling

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 2h 20m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (32 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

458
calories
19g
fat
45g
carbohydrates
23g
protein
139mg
cholesterol
954mg
sodium
Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

Recipe Description

This Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Bowl is going to change your world! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and you know what, lunch or dinner too, because it’s that versatile and absolutely scrumptious and delicious.

This Georgian cheese bowl as the name suggests, hails from Georgian tradition, a soft and crispy bread bowl filled with a 3 cheese filling of farmers cheese, shredded mozzarella and feta cheese. Need I say more?

To make Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Bowl, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    In the bowl of a stand mixer combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dry active yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 3½ cups of flour.

  2. 2

    Add milk

    3 min
    Step 2 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of water and ½ cup of milk to about 115 °F, then pour it into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until combined.

  3. 3

    Knead

    10 min
    Step 3 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Using the kneading attachment, knead until smooth and elastic then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and knead for a final minute.

  4. 4

    Rise

    1h
    Step 4 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese BowlStep 4 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Transfer the dough to a lightly greased, deep bowl and cover with some plastic wrap and set aside in a warm area for about 1 hour to rise until doubled in volume.

  5. 5

    Second knead and rise

    30 min
    Step 5 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    After 1 hour, remove plastic wrap, knead a couple of times with your hands then re-cover the bowl and set aside in a warm area for another 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Prepare sauce

    2 min
    Step 6 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    In a bowl, combine 1½ cups of farmers cheese, 1½ cups of feta, and 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese.

  7. 7

    Prepare khachapuri

    10 min
    Step 7 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese BowlStep 7 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese BowlStep 7 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equal pieces. Spread each piece into a circular shape about 9-inches in diameter and roll up 2 opposite ends to make boat-like shapes. Pinch the corners together. Place on a baking sheet greased and lined with baking parchment paper.

  8. 8

    Fill khachapuri

    2 min
    Step 8 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Fill each khachapuri with the prepared cheese mixture.

  9. 9

    Egg wash

    1 min
    Step 9 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    In a bowl, whisk 1 egg with a teaspoon of water and gently brush the outer dough crust with egg wash.

  10. 10

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven for 450 °F.

  11. 11

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 11 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

  12. 12

    Add egg and butter

    2 min
    Step 12 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Remove khachapuri from the oven and gently use a spoon to make a well in the center of each one. Crack 1 egg into the well and add a few small chunks of butter into the cheese.

  13. 13

    Bake

    5 min
    Step 13 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Return to the oven and bake for another 5-6 minutes until the egg is white but slightly still runny as the egg will continue to cook in the melted cheese.

  14. 14

    Serve

    Step 14 - Khachapuri –  Georgian Cheese Bowl

    Mix the cheese and egg together for serving! Enjoy!

You’re going to wonder what has taken you so long to stumble upon this Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Bowl recipe and why you haven’t tried it sooner. Take some pictures of how your breads turn out and share them with us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Bella
March 10, 2025
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Superb cheese bowl!

Tina Morgan
August 19, 2024
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Superb cheesy delight!

Ursula
June 22, 2024
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This Khachapuri was a hit with my kids! They loved the cheesy goodness, and it was so easy to make. Perfect for a family brunch!

Karlos
February 15, 2024
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Bros, this Khachapuri is unreal! I tried it last weekend when I had some friends over, and they were blown away. The mix of cheese in that bread bowl? Just wow! Perfect for chill vibes, I can't wait to make it again. ¡Delicioso!

Lucía Fernández
January 17, 2024
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¡Increíble! Hice este khachapuri para un brunch familiar y todos quedaron maravillados. La combinación de quesos es perfecta. Mis niños no paraban de repetir. Definitivamente se convertirá en un favorito en nuestra casa. ¡Gracias por esta receta deliciosa!

Kenny
November 21, 2023
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Yummy! This Khachapuri was a hit at our family breakfast! The kids couldn't get enough of the cheesy goodness, and I loved how easy it was to make. We turned our Saturday morning into a delicious feast, and now it's a new tradition. Highly recommend to everyone!

Laura Smith
October 15, 2023
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Superb

Penny
October 10, 2023
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Superb! Made it for brunch, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy goodness.

Alice Dupont
October 1, 2023
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OMG, this Khachapuri is a total game changer! 😍 I made it for brunch last week and my friends couldn't get enough. The cheesy goodness and the crispy crust are just epic! It totally reminded me of my trip to Georgia. Will def make it again! 🥳

Bella
February 28, 2023
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This Khachapuri is lit! So easy and delish.

George Smith
November 17, 2022
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Simply delicious! Made it for mates, they loved it.

Katherine Miller
July 1, 2022
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Making Khachapuri brought back memories of my grandmother's kitchen. The cheese filling was divine, and the simplicity of the recipe made it a joy to prepare for Sunday brunch.

Ursula
January 5, 2022
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Delicious! I made this for a family brunch and it was a huge hit. The cheese blend was perfect, and everyone kept asking for more. Definitely adding this to our regular meals.

Helen Thompson
December 2, 2021
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Made this Khachapuri for brunch, and wow, it was a hit! My kids devoured it, reminds me of our family trip to Georgia. Super easy and delish, will def make again.

Rick
November 21, 2021
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Wow! This Khachapuri blew my mind! I made it for brunch with friends, and they all loved it. The cheesy goodness filled my heart, and the crispy bread was so satisfying. I can’t believe how simple it was to make! Definitely going on repeat in my kitchen!

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