Turn brunch into an adventure with this Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread). Boat-shaped bread stuffed with three kinds of cheese, eggs, and butter, this scrumptious meal is sure to be the talk of the table.
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Have you ever wanted to eat pizza for breakfast? Me too! With my simplified version of a classic Khachapuri or Georgian Cheese Bread, now you can.
Made with your choice of homemade or store-bought pizza dough, this recipe quickly comes together and is sure to wow your guests. A literal boatload of flavor, you can’t go wrong with cheese, butter, and eggs surrounded by fresh bread for dipping.
Experimenting with Flavors
I’ve used feta, ricotta, and mozzarella for the cheese mixture in my Khachapuri adaptation, but luckily the recipe is super flexible and you’re free to add any favorites you like. I recommend keeping the mozzarella as a base but feel free to add in others such as goat cheese, cheddar, or Monterey Jack for an added zing.
I’ve garnished the dough of my Khachapuri with my absolute favorite topper, Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. This gives the bread a great crunch, but you could also use chili flakes, green onion, or Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch. If you like more heat, slice up a jalapeno and pop them in!
Shaping the Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
Your pizza dough will be split in half, then split again into 4 balls. Use a rolling pin to flatten one ball of dough into a 9-10” oval. Move it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place your cheese mixture on top.
To shape the Khachapuri, roll the long sides of the dough towards the center 2 to 3 times, and repeat on the other side until the dough resembles the shape of a boat. Pinch and twist each narrow end of the dough closed so the cheese and egg-goodness doesn’t spill out.
A few things I learned AFTER making the Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread):
- It makes the perfect shareable snack or meal.
- It still tastes great if you decide to omit the eggs.
- If using store-bought dough, let it rest on the counter at room temperature for at least an hour to allow the yeast to settle.
- You can make the pizza dough ahead of time and freeze it for convenience.
- Don’t push the cheese mixture into the dough, just sprinkle it on top instead. This will allow the dough to remain fluffy.
- Adding the Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to the edges of the dough was a great choice, as it adds more flavor and crunch.
- It’s not traditional to Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread), but try adding a little heat for a flavor kick. I would recommend chili flakes, your favorite hot sauce, or Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch.
When to enjoy the khachapuri?
Khachapuri is best enjoyed right out of the oven when the cheese is still bubbling and gooey. Stirred together, the cheese, egg, and butter form the most delicious and decadent combination. Definitely a must-try!
Perfect for Parties
We now know that the Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) is great to share with family and friends, especially for breakfast or brunch. For a fun party idea, invite your guests over in the morning and have small portions of dough prepared ahead of time. Layout a bunch of different cheeses, toppings, and flavor-enhancers so everyone can make their own Khachapuri just how they like.
Looking for more savoury breakfast ideas?
If you’re a fan of savoury breakfasts like me, definitely check out these other delicious recipes:
- Breakfast Egg Bread Bowls
- Low-Carb Breakfast Bowl
- Intant Pot Egg Bites
- Turkish Eggs
- One Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Breakfast
If you make my KHACHAPURI (GEORGIAN CHEESE BREAD) and serve it at your next brunch party, make sure to tag me on Instagram and use my hashtag #lenaskitchenblog.
I would love it if you leave a comment below and/or rate this recipe! I always do my best to respond to each and every comment, so please let me know what you think.
Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, store bought or homemade
Filling
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons onion salt from Trader Joe's or dried dill
- 2-4 eggs + 1 for egg wash, if you're making 2 larger ones, you need 2 eggs and if you're making 4 smaller ones you'll need 4 eggs
- 2-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, if you're making 2 larger ones, you need 2 tablespoons and if you're making 4 smaller ones you'll need 4 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for spice, add or Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch or the flakes
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
Store-bought dough instructions
- Place cold dough in a bowl with a touch of oil, and swirl it around to coat the dough. Cover with a tea towel and let it rest for at least an hour. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles.
Preparing the Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. I use a convection oven. Increase the temperature to 375ºF to work in a still oven. Watch the cooking time.
- For the cheese filling, add mozzarella, feta, ricotta cheese, and onion salt or dried dill to a bowl. Mix all together.
- Divide the dough in half, then create 2-4 balls (depending if you want 4 smaller or 2 larger ones to share). Roll one piece of dough into a 9-10” oval, about 1⁄8” thick.
- Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and begin filling the center with the cheese mixture, leaving a 1⁄2” border all the way around.
- Roll the left side of the dough toward the center 2-3 times so it overlaps with the cheese. Repeat on the opposite side. The Khachapuri will start to form a boat shape.
- Pinch and twist both narrow ends of the dough twice to seal.
- Brush the edges of the dough with egg wash, and top with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (optional) while it's still wet.
- Place the baking sheet with the Khachapuri in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the Khachapuri from the oven and form a well in the center of the cheese. Crack an egg into the well. Break 1 tbsp of unsalted butter into several pieces and drop them in the cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the egg is cooked. Remove from the oven and enjoy while the Khachapuri is still warm and the cheese is gooey. Sprinkle with some green onions and additional spicy toppings if you'd like.
Victoria Litvinchuk
Family favorite breakfast recipe! So easy and so delicious.
lena
Thank you so much for sharing your review, love to hear that you guys love it.
Julia
This recipe was super delicious and easy to make. I definitely plan on making it again soon.
lena
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe.
Andrea
This was so easy and decadent! I didn’t have everything but bagel seasoning, but used a coarse garlic powder along the dough and it was great.
Lana
We love Lena’s Khachapuri recipe !! I’ve found it best to prepare the dough the night before, including the cheese mixture, to save time in the morning. Then, when the Khachapuri is in the oven, I cook some bacon to top off the breakfast with a delicious crunch. Highly recommend trying it for a brunch gathering!
Cynthia
I’m confused. Recipe makes 4 servings. Step 3 says to divide dough in half, but the photo shows 4 balls of dough, and the recipe only calls for 2 eggs. Are there 2 or 4 finished pieces?
lena
Hi Cynthia, I just made some note updates. You can either make these into 4 individual ones that are smaller or two larger ones that you will share with someone.
Semida
This is so easy to make and the most delicious cheese bread ever!! And it’s such a crowd pleaser!
lena
I am so happy to hear that you loved the recipe Semida. It’s one of my faves for sure. Happy Cooking!
Katerine
This is a recipe to make again & again! Super delicious & the aroma that fills the house makes your mouth water while waiting for it to come out of the oven!
lena
Thank you for sharing your review, I’m so happy to hear that Katherine. Thank you for loving the recipe. Happy Cooking!
Katerine
Can’t wait to make this for a Galentine’s Day Brunch! XX
lena
That is going to be so fun. Cant wait to see you make it.
Katerine
Can’t wait to make this for a Galentine’s Day Brunch
Jessica P
Love this recipe! It’s the perfect dish for a brunch, looks amazing and easy to make!
lena
So happy to hear that Jessica. It’s definitetly a favorite of ours too.
Laris
Such a simple but yet delicious breakfast! My family loved it definitely will be making this over and over again!
lena
Thank you for trying the recipe Laris and sharing your review, I’m so happy to hear that your family loves the recipe.
Inga
Great recipe. Very easy and delicious
lena
Thank you so much for sharing Inga, so happy you are loving the recipe. happy Cooking!
Kristina
Thank you for this amazing and easy to make recipe!! A new favorite!
lena
Thank you so much for sharing Kristina, so happy you are loving the recipe and that it’s your new favorite. happy Cooking!
Elona
This was an amazing dish for a brunch! My hubby was obsessed with it! Definitely recommend if you’re a cheese lover!
lena
Thank you so much for sharing Elona, so happy you and your hubby are loving the recipe. Happy Cooking!
Elena
Super easy to make 🙂 and delicious
lena
Thank you so much for sharing Elena, so happy you are loving the recipe. Happy Cooking!
Adelina
This is by far my favorite thing to make right now! So easy, simple and delicious. I’ve had this recipe saved for a long time and my sister made it a few times and I said, I gotta try and make some because my kids love it. So easy and quick and my kids loved it. Cant wait to try making more of Lena’s recipes
lena
This makes me so happy to hear Adelina, I cant wait for you to try more and more of my recipes too. Always good to hear that you are excited to try more. Happy Cooking!
lena
So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for making it!
Tania
These Khachapuri turned out so yummy! Thank you Lena for a simple but delicious recipe!
lena
Thank you so much for sharing Tania, so happy you loved the recipe. Happy Cooking!
Ruth
Soooo good!
lena
Happy to hear that Ruth, thank you for sharing your review.
Julie T
Lena’s recipe was so easy to follow and khachapuri turned out amazing!!! ❤
lena
Thank you so much Julie, happy that you loved it.
Kayla
Super easy, cheesy, and delicious! Highly recommend. Was able to change the cheese mixture according to taste preference and it still came out amazing.
lena
Happy that you made my recipe your own with cheese mixes and loved it.
Yelena
It is vreat breakfast or afternoon meal! Tried this with store bought dough, still turned out perfect.
lena
Thank you Yelena for sharing your review, happy you enjoyed the recipe.
Mason
I had been eyeing this recipe for the longest time because it looked so scrumptious (and so photogenic am I right?). I am not a cook by far and this was so simple. Had to let the egg cook a little longer but I don’t quite “know” my oven yet having moved into my house a couple months ago. It was beautiful and tasted even beuatifuller. 😛 Bf and I had it for dinner with a side salad. Will be making again!
lena
Thank you so much for sharing Mason, happy you made the recipe and loved it. And it’s totally a stunner in my opinion too. Hope you try out more easy recipes.
Aigul
I have made it twice by far, such an easy recipe and fun making it! Thanks Lena!
lena
So happy to hear that Aigul, can’t wait for you to continue to make this recipe. Happy Cooking!
lena
Wonderful!! I am so so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks a bunch for making it!
Larisa
I love this bread along with my little ones. I made one with the egg and one without it. That was their fancy cheese pizza. Thank you Lena for sharing!
lena
Awe, that makes my mama heart so happy to hear that your little ones loved it too. Thank you for sharing your review Larisa. Happy cooking!
Johana
Made this recipe for my in-laws and it was gone before I could even snap a picture! Delicious recipes as always, Lena!
lena
So happy to hear that Johana, good food doesn’t last long in our house either. Happy you guys enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for sharing your review.
Irina
This was so delicious! Just made one for dinner and it was perfect for me and my hubby. We will be making this again! Thanks for the great recipes as always, Lena!!
Liana P
This was such a quick easy BKST and delicious! It’s perfect for a family or even hosting a brunch. Thank you for efforts and time you out into your recipes!!!
lena
Thank you so much for sharing your review Liana, so happy that you enjoyed it.
Tanya G
First time making it was Easter Brunch and it was a hit!! Easy to make and Lena does amazing going into detail – you just can’t mess up! Thank you for easy and delicious recipe!
lena
This makes me so happy to hear that you guys enjoyed the recipe and you found it easy to make. Appreciate your time in leaving a review.
Teresa
Made this for Easter brunch- Delicious! You have so many great ideas- I love it! ?. Thank you for all your effort and time you put in sharing your super delicious recipes!
lena
Thank you so much Teresa, I appreciate that. Happy you loved this recipe.
Olga
I made these for breakfast this morning and they tasted amazing!! So filling and delicious! I made a “white sauce” from ranch, one garlic clove and ground pepper, spread it all over before adding mozzarella and it turned out so bomb! Super juicy! Thank you for the “pizza for breakfast” idea haha.
lena
So happy you tried the recipe and made your own adjustments to your liking. Glad it turned out great for you.