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Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Posted: February 26, 2020 by lena gladstone | Updated: January 24, 2022

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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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Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) served with chili and green onions

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!

Khachapuri (georgian cheese bread) served with chili

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.

preparing dough for Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
preparing dough for Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
egg wash for Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
seasoning dough for Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

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!

Khachapuri (georgian cheese bread) served with chili and green onion

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)

Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

4.8 from 78 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Dough resting: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lena Gladstone
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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.

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.
    Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) dough

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.
    preparing dough for Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
  • Pinch and twist both narrow ends of the dough twice to seal.
    preparing dough for Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
  • 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.

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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Georgian
Keyword: breads, breakfast, cheese, cheese bread, eggs, flatbread, Georgian Cheese Bread, Khachapuri, main course, pizza, sides, vegetarian, videos

Nutrition

Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 5393mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 685mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Cary P

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    What a beautiful entreé for Easter Brunch – served outdoors on a gorgeous, Portland day. I made my own dough, and kind of winged it – I made one large, instead of two small, and the cheese was a bit too well done when the crust was baked – but that’s my bad! I’m going to continue to perfect this recipe so it is as good as Lena’s. The flavor and presentation are great!!

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    • lenaskitchen

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      I am so happy to hear that Cary. I think they work better in two smaller ones for sure. Thank for sharing your review. Happy cooking!

  2. Teresa

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    5 stars
    Made this for Easter brunch- just my hubby and me – Delicious! We almost ate the whole thing ourselves!!! If I could just figure out how to post a picture of it !!!!

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  3. Sasha Le

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    5 stars
    Tried this today for our Easter brunch and it was incredible. Easier to make than I expected but has such a depth of flavor. The only thing I will do differently next time is leave it in the oven a little longer for the eggs to cook through more because I was worried about burning the cheese. But that’s all my timing issues ?

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    • lena

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      Thank you for sharing Sasha. Glad it still turned out great for you.

  4. Zhenya H

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    5 stars
    A must to try ❤️❤️❤️ 10/10 it’s soooo good
    Thank you so much for the recipe

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much for sharing your review, glad you are loving the recipe.

  5. Brittany

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    5 stars
    So good ! Love lenas recipes!

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much Brittany, happy you enjoyed the recipe.

  6. Natasha k

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    5 stars
    Yum!!!
    Ate half on my own…so good thanks so much Lena, your recipes rock!!! I love your blog…one of my favorites ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    • lena

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      That makes my heart so happy, thank you so much Natasha. I appreciate your kind words.

  7. Snizhana

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    5 stars
    This recipe is easy and sooo delicious ?

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    • lena

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      Happy to hear that you loved the recipe. Thank you for your review Snizhana.

  8. Alina N

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    5 stars
    I made the Khachapuri tonight for Dinner and they were AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! If your a cheese lover this is a MUST TRY ????

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    • lena

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      Yay, cheese lovers unite. So happy you loved the recipe Alina.

    • lena

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      Oh! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of our absolute favorites.

  9. Lana K

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    5 stars
    This is so easy and so tasty! I made my own pizza dough but it still was so quick to put everything together. Might not hurt putting couple eggs because it is so tasty to dip crust in the egg yolk ?

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much for sharing Lana, you can now check out my homemade dough recipe too next time you try it.

  10. Alina popazoglo

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    5 stars
    Looked so good I had to try! And definitely didn’t disappoint! Was so delicious and flavorful! I even made one with cheese and ham and that was yummy as well!

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    • lena

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      So happy to hear that you loved it Alina.

    • lena

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      I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out!

  11. Katie zelenko

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    5 stars
    Was amazing 🙂

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    • lena

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      So happy to hear that Katie, glad you enjoyed the recipe.

  12. Luna

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    So cheesy and yummy not to mention easy yet satisfying! Make sure your crust looks like hers before adding the egg.

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    • lena

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      Glad to hear you loved the recipe. Thank you for sharing Luna.

  13. Natalia

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    Best Khachapuri recipe I’ve tried so far. So delicious and so easy to make. These Khachapuri are always a hit in our house and even my kids love it… Thank you Lena for such an easy recipe.

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    • lena

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      That brings me so much joy to hear that. Thank you for sharing your review Natalia.

  14. Irina

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    5 stars
    i loved this recipe, turned out delicious, but I did add a little less salt. Also, I used my own pizza recipe. Will definitely be making this again.

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    • lena

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      Thank you Irina, happy to hear that you loved the recipe. I now have a homemade dough recipe availabel on the blog too, so next time you try it, try out my dough recipe as well.

  15. Irina

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    5 stars
    Delish! Very light and perfect combo of cheeses!

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much for sharing Irina, so happy you loved the recipe. Happy Cooking!

  16. Oksana

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    5 stars
    I love, love this recipe, it’s so simple and yet so delicious. I made my own pizza dough. I didn’t have Feta cheese so I replaced it with Cotija cheese and it turned out amazing. My husband couldn’t stop eating it, his favorite part was the gooey eggs. It’s super quick and easy to make, a real crowd pleaser. Definitely will be making this again really soon. Thank you Lena, I love all your recipes. Your my favorite food blogger. Anytime I want to cook something new this is the first page I go to.

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    • lena

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      Awe, thank you so much Oksana for your kind words, makes my heart happy to hear that. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

  17. Melissa

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    5 stars
    Absolutely easy, best khachipuri recipe I have tried!! And I’ve tried quite a few! Love Lena’s Version the best hands down!!!!

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much for sharing Melissa, so happy you loved the recipe. Happy Cooking!

  18. stephanie

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    5 stars
    This is such an easy, fun and delicious recipe!
    Great for a side dish if you’re having pasta, pizza or just eating it by itself!

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much for sharing Stephanie, so happy you loved the recipe. Happy Cooking!

  19. Viktoriya

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    5 stars
    Very delicious recipe! I tired making it for the first time and it turned out bomb 🙂

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    • lena

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      Thank you so much for trying out the recipe, I’m glad it turned out great for you as well. Happy cooking Viktoriya.

  20. Julie

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    5 stars
    So so easy to make and turn out delicious. Very easy to improvise on the cheese to change the flavors. I added in some gouda and it was amazing!

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    • lena

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      That is so great to hear, so happy you swapped out for a cheese you loved even more. Thank you for sharing your review Julie.

  21. Veronika

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    I like this recipe, it’s easier than I thought!!!

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    • lena

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      So happy to hear that, glad you enjoyed it.

  22. Diana

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    5 stars
    Loved this recipe! Turned out sooo good! And the cheese ???

    Reply
    • lena

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      So happy to hear that you loved the recipe Diana.

  23. Joanne

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    5 stars
    These were delicious, Lena. My whole family loved them – the filling was delicious. I wanted to make them for a long time and thanks to your step by step they were easier than I expected – thanks

    Reply
    • lena

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      So happy to hear that you enjoyed it and loved the fillings, cheese is simply the best.

  24. Natalya Korchuk

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    5 stars
    This recipe was amazing!! So easy and delicious!!

    Reply
    • lena

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      Thank you so much Natalya, glad you loved it.

  25. Katie K

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    5 stars
    Lena thank for you easy delicious recipe! I made it twice this week! Both times came out perfect. It’s sooo addictive I couldn’t stop eating it ?. I used store bought dough so it was supper quick to make.

    Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • lena

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      You are so welcome Katie. Makes me so happy to hear that you loved this recipe.

  26. Mariya

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    5 stars
    Delicious!!

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    • lena

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      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

  27. Valentina

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    5 stars
    Great receipt! So easy to make with these instructions! Can not wait to try more recipes from here!

    Reply
    • lena

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      Thank you so much for sharing your feedback Valentina. Glad you enjoyed this recipe and can’t wait to see what you try next.

  28. Lena

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    5 stars
    Great recipe! Tried it at a local restaurant and my husband said its “better than the restaurant!”

    Reply
    • lena

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      That is such a great compliment, thank you so much, happy to hear that you guys loved the recipe Lena.

  29. Angela G

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    5 stars
    Can not stop making this. We have had it for most of our family gatherings and it is a hit. Everyone loves it and you can make each one for different tastes by adding different seasonings or cheeses. So happy with the outcome each time we make it and my kids request it which is a plus that they love it too.

    Reply
    • lena

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      Yay, that is so awesome to hear how much you are loving the recipe, can’t wait to see what you try next.

  30. Natasha Babchanik

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    5 stars
    This khachapori is my kids favorite. They ask for it all the time. It’s so easy to make. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

    Reply
    • lena

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      Thank you so much for trying the recipe Natasha, so happy you enjoyed it.

  31. Suzy

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    5 stars
    This was so good! I used the Pillsbury pizza dough to save time, and added a little marinara for a twist.

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  32. Suzy

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    I used the Pillsbury pizza dough from a can and still turned out so good! (I didn’t have to wait the hour for it to rise, I’m really bad about waiting haha) super yummy and looks so fancy

    *I added little dallops of marinara because we ended up eating this like a brunch pizza.

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  33. Suzy

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    5 stars
    I used the Pillsbury pizza dough from a can and still turned out so good! (I didn’t have to wait the hour for it to rise, I’m really bad about waiting haha) super yummy and looks so fancy ?

    Reply
    • lena

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      I totally hear you. Next tie you can grab some dough from the grocery store and put it on your counter when you come home and let it do it’s thing until dinner time… it will cut the “waiting” time when it’s dinner time.

  34. Yelena Seroshtan

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    5 stars
    I’ve been wanting to make khachapuri for years -but it wasn’t until you posted your recipe that I tried to make it and to my surprise they turned out perfect! Simple delicious and beautiful.
    I will be making this again for sure. Thank you for the best recipes!!!

    Reply
    • lena

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      So happy to hear that Yelena, glad you enjoyed the recipe.

  35. Meliha

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    5 stars
    Omg this is so delicious !!! It is so easy to make . I made my own dough I went with everything homemade. It turned out so good that all my family members loved it.. this will for sure be my favorite thing to make now hahaha !! Thank u so much

    Reply
    • lenaskitchen

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      I am so happy to hear that you loved it. We love it too. Glad you made it with homemade dough too.

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