Krusevsko grne

Krushevsko grne is a typical North Macedonian meze dish made with a combination of grated white brine and yellow cheeses, often flavored with mushrooms and slices of smoked or dried meat such as ham or cured pork neck (or homemade Krushevo sausage). The dish is topped with sour cream mixed with tomato sauce, tomato paste, or ketchup. All ingredients are layered in an earthenware pot, which is brushed with tomato sauce, paste, or ketchup, and the concoction is then baked in the oven until it becomes nicely browned on the surface. Once cooked, the dish is sprinkled with oregano and served with a crispy flatbread on top or on the side. Krushevsko grne is consumed year-round, usually accompanied by roasted hot peppers and a glass of wine, rakija, or beer, depending on the season.