Patatnik (Bulgarian Grated Potato and Sirene Bake)
A crisp-edged bake of grated potato, onion and feta or sirene seasoned with dried mint and savory.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.15 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 501kcal
- 50.7gcarbs
- 7.1gof which sugars
- 26.1gfat
- 11.3gsaturates
- 16.1gprotein
- 6.8gfibre
- 2.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Grate the potatoes on the coarse side of a grater into a bowl, then squeeze handfuls hard in a clean tea towel to remove as much liquid as you can.
- 2
Return the potatoes to the bowl. Add the onion, sirene, egg, cornflour, mint, savory, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well.
- 3
Pour 3 tablespoons of the oil into a 25 cm ovenproof dish or frying pan and heat in the oven for 5 minutes.
5 min - 4
Press the potato mixture into the hot dish and flatten the top. Drizzle over the remaining oil.
- 5
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until deep golden on top and crisp at the edges.
47 min 30 s - 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges. Good with yoghurt and a tomato and cucumber salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
