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    Cooking Gorgeous » Recipes » Turkish Recipes

    Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - Kasarli Pide

    Published: Oct 22, 2021 · Modified: Nov 12, 2022 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Turkish Cheese Pide (translated as Kasarli Pide) with Mushrooms is a type of flatbread topped with vegetables and Kasar cheese, very similar to pizza but without tomato sauce.

    It is buttery, packed with flavor, very easy to make, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

    dipping a slice of mushroom pide in egg yolk
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • How to Make Cheesy Mushroom Pide?
    • Top Tips From the Chef
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - Kasarli Pide

    Pide is a Turkish classic and it is the ultimate snack and “to-go” food. It is also called "Turkish Pizza" in the Western world.

    Although there are some traditional fillings to top these flatbreads, you can customize yours with your favorite toppings. My other favorite Pide is Turkish Kiymali Pide, topped with mince and small chopped vegetables.

    a slice of Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - kasarli pide

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • You only need a few ingredients to make this scrumptious flatbread filled with mushrooms and kasar cheese.
    • It is very easy to make with step-by-step instructions and pictures.
    • You can enjoy Cheese Pide with Mushrooms any time of the day! It is great for serving as a breakfast/brunch item as well as for lunch or dinner.
    • The leftovers are great for a packed lunch. Alternatively, you can freeze them (without the egg) for up to 3 months.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.

    Labelled picture of ingredients for mushroom and Cheese Pide

    What is Kasar Cheese?

    Kasar cheese is a semi-hard yellow cheese that is similar to cheddar but much milder and is made from sheep milk.

    It is widely used in Turkey for pastries and general cooking.

    You can substitute kasar with mozzarella, gouda, cheddar, or any other semi-hard cheese you like.

    You can buy Kasar from Turkish shops as well as online from Amazon.

    Other ingredients you need for making Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - Kasarli Pide are:

    • Mushrooms- Button mushrooms or chestnut mushrooms are perfect for pide. I sometimes use wild mushrooms as well when lucky enough to find them.
    • Green peppers - I use Turkish green peppers as I always have them in the fridge but any green peppers you like or you have in hand would work fine.
    • Tomato - A medium-sized finely diced tomato is enough but you can add some extra for more color.
    • White strong flour - It is also known as strong bread flour. It is made from hard wheat varieties and contains more gluten than other types of flour.  It gives some elasticity to the dough and helps it to rise with a good structure.
    • Yeast - Use fast-action dried yeast or alternatively fresh yeast if you prefer. You need to double the amount if using fresh yeast.
    • Eggs - They are optional but strongly advised!

    How to Make Cheesy Mushroom Pide?

    Making your own homemade Cheese Pide (Kasarli Pide) with Mushrooms might sound daunting but it is fairly simple to make them if you follow a few simple steps:

    Prepare the Dough

    Sift the flour in a bowl then add the yeast and warm water. Mix until combined and then add the salt to the bowl.

    yeast, flour, water and salt are placed in a bowl

    Gently mix with your fingers to form a dough, it will be sticky at that stage. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 4-5 minutes or until it doesn't stick to your hands anymore.

    You can use a bit of extra flour if needed but not too much. It should feel soft and elastic at that stage. Turn the dough into a ball and return it to the bowl.

    the dough for pide is formed with yeast, salt and water

    Cover with a cling film or clean kitchen cloth and let it rise for an hour until it doubles the size.

    the dough for Pide has doubled the size

    Prepare the Filling

    Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onions on medium heat until soft.

    sautéing the onions in a pan

    Add the mushrooms and then saute for a few minutes before adding the peppers.

    Sautéing the mushrooms

    Sautée the peppers for a minute and then add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for a few more minutes, remove it from the heat, and let it cool down for 10 minutes.

    Shape the Pide

    Preheat the oven to 220° C - 430° F (fan oven). Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces (approx 160 grams each) and then place them on a lightly floured surface. Cover with cling film or a damp kitchen cloth and let it rest for another 10 minutes.

    the dough is divided into 4 equal pieces

    Roll one of the dough balls into an oval shape of 15 cm x 35 cm (about 6” x 13”) in size and ½ cm (0.2”) in thickness.

    the dough is rolled out in an oval shape

    Spread ¼ of the mushroom filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 ½ cm border at the edges. Sprinkle on ¼ of the cheese, fold the border over the filling, and then pinch the top and bottom end together.

    cheese and mushrooms are placed on top of the dough

    Repeat the same for the remaining 3 dough balls. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper and gently transfer 2 pides on each tray.

    When the oven is hot enough, place the trays in the oven and cook for 20 minutes or until the filling is cooked and the pastry is lightly browned. If you want to top your pide with an egg, add it at the last 5 minutes of the cooking time for medium-cooked eggs or 10 minutes for well-done eggs.

    When the pides are golden brown, generously brush the crust with butter and slice before serving.

    cheese and mushroom pide topped with an egg

    If you need more detailed instructions about how to make the pide dough and roll it out, watch the video tutorial here.

    Top Tips From the Chef

    • Using good quality strong white flour is necessary to have an elastic dough that is easier to roll out. Make sure you knead the dough long enough to make it soft and elastic.
    • If your dough is sticky, add a little flour to it. As you knead it, make sure to coat your hands and your work surface with a light dusting of flour. Add a few teaspoons of flour at a time to get rid of the stickiness.
    • Use lukewarm warm water when making the pide dough. Hot water kills the yeast and cold water prevents the yeast from activating. 

    Serving Suggestions

    This cheesy pide is perfect to serve for Turkish breakfast/ brunch and we Turks love it with a glass of Turkish tea or a glass of Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink).

    Alternatively, try them with a bowl of warming Spiced Butternut Squash Soup, Wild Garlic Soup, Sulu Kofte (Turkish Meatball Soup), or Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Celeriac.

    It is also great to serve this cheesy flatbread with some salad such as Beetroot and Feta Salad, Russian Salad (Olivier Salad), Gavurdagi Salatasi (Tomato and Walnut Salad), or Rocket Salad With Parmesan.

    Storage Instructions

    Allow the leftover pide to cool to room temperature. If you need to store them for a few days, you can wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them in the refrigerator.

    If you want to store Mushroom Pide for a longer period (up to 3 months), it's best to freeze it. Wrap the pide tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place it in a resealable plastic bag. Make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.

    Recipe FAQs

    How to reheat leftover pide?

    To reheat the leftover pide, simply cover it in tin foil and reheat it in a 180° C (360° F) preheated oven for 10 minutes or until piping hot.
    You can also microwave it for a couple of minutes if you prefer.

    Is pide better than pizza?

    I believe it is a personal choice and preference. Although they look very similar, there are big differences between them. The texture of the pide dough is softer and more tender than pizza dough, which is chewier.
    Also, the toppings are very different. Pide doesn't have any tomato sauce on the dough and is generally topped with meat mixed with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

    Related Recipes

    For more delicious flatbread recipes why not try:

    • Turkish Pide Bread - Ramazan Pidesi
    • keema stuffed flatbread
      Keema Naan Bread
    • Turkish Lahmacun
    • bazlama turkish flat bread recipe
      Bazlama (Turkish Flatbread)

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making this delicious Turkish Cheesy Mushroom flatbread as much as you enjoy eating it! 🙂 

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

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    cheese and mushroom pide topped with an egg

    Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - Kasarli Pide

    Ayla Clulee
    Turkish flatbread filled with cheese, mushrooms and vegetables, and then topped with an egg. Absolutely delicious!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Turkish
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 743 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 kitchen scale
    • 1 large baking sheet
    • 1 sifter
    • 1 Rolling Pin
    • 1 frying pan
    • 1 Rubber spatula
    • 1 measuring spoons

    Ingredients
     
     

    For Pide Dough

    • 400 g white strong flour
    • ½  TSP fast action dry yeast   (3 grams)
    • ⅔ teaspoon salt (4 grams)
    • 250 ml tepid water

    For Mushroom and Cheese Filling

    • 30 g butter
    • 1 medium onion (diced)
    • 700 g button or chestnut mushrooms (sliced)
    • 1 Turkish green pepper, or ½ green bell pepper, or 3 Padron peppers (finely chopped)
    • 1 medium tomato (diced)
    • 200 g grated mozzarella or kasar cheese
    • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
    • 4 eggs for topping (optional)
    • butter for brushing

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the Dough

    • Sift the flour in a bowl then add the yeast and warm water.
    • Mix together until combined then add the salt to the bowl.
    • Gently mix with your fingers to form a dough, it will be sticky at that stage.
    • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 4-5 minutes or until it doesn't stick to your hands anymore. You can use a bit of extra flour if needed. It should feel soft and elastic at that stage.
    • Turn the dough into a ball and return it to the bowl. Cover with a cling film or clean kitchen cloth and let it rise for an hour until it doubles the size up.
    • Start to prepare the mushroom and cheese filling while the dough is rising.

    Preparing the Mushroom and Cheese Filling

    • Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onions on medium heat until soft.
    • Add the mushrooms and then saute for a few minutes before adding the peppers.
    • Sautée the peppers for a minute and then add the tomatoes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
    • Cook for a few more minutes, remove from the heat and let it cool down for 10 minutes while portioning and resting the dough.

    Making the Pide

    • Preheat the oven to 220° C - 430° F (fan oven).
    • Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces (approx 160 grams each) and place them on a lightly floured surface. Cover with cling film or a damp kitchen cloth and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
    • Roll one of the dough balls into an oval shape 15 cm x 35 cm (about 6”x13”) size and ½ cm (0.2”) thickness.
    • Spread ¼ of the mushroom filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 ½ cm border at the edges.
    • Sprinkle on ¼ of the cheese, fold the border over the filling and then pinch the top and bottom end together.
    • Repeat the same for the remaining 3 dough balls.
    • Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper and gently transfer 2 pides on each tray.
    • When the oven is hot enough, place the trays in the oven and cook for 20 minutes or until the filling is cooked and the pastry is lightly browned.
    • If you want to top your pide with an egg, add it at the last 5 minutes of the cooking time for medium-cooked eggs or 10 minutes for well-done eggs.
    • When the pides are cooked, generously brush the crust with butter and slice before serving.

    Video

    Notes

    • Using good quality strong white flour is necessary to have an elastic dough that is easier to roll out. Make sure you knead the dough long enough to make it soft and elastic
    • If your dough is sticky, add a little flour to it. As you knead it, make sure to coat your hands and your work surface with a light dusting of flour. Add a few teaspoons of flour at a time to get rid of the stickiness.
    • Use lukewarm warm water when making the pide dough. Hot water kills the yeast and cold water prevents the yeast from activating. 
    • To reheat the leftover pide, simply cover it in tin foil and reheat it in a 180° C (360° F) preheated oven for 10 minutes or until piping hot. You can also microwave it for a couple of minutes if you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 743kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 1522mgPotassium: 962mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1205IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 499mgIron: 7mg
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    1. Annabel

      November 07, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Never thought about putting an egg on top of Pide,
      What a fab idea !

      Reply
      • Ayla Clulee

        November 08, 2021 at 7:03 am

        Thank you Annabel 🙂

        Reply
    2. Hannah

      April 13, 2022 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! The Pide turned out absolutely delicious. Will definitely keep in the recipe collection.

      Reply
    3. Rezan

      June 05, 2022 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe, turned out perfect. I didn't put an egg on top. Yummy and will definitely make this again. Thanks

      Reply
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