Traditionally, tangy imeruli and sulguni cheeses are used. Megrelian khachapuri (Megruli) is similar to Imeretian, but has more cheese added on top. Achma, from Abkhazia, has multiple layers and looks rather like a sauceless lasagna.

Are khachapuri and Pide the same dish from different countries? Khachapuri is traditionally from Georgia, whereas Pide is Turkish. Pide often includes savory toppings, whereas khachapuri is strictly cheese, bread, and sometimes an egg.

There are several types of Khachapuri one might encounter throughout Georgia. There is Imeruli, Megruli, Guruli, Osuri, Svanuri, Rachuli, Penovani, etc. Each one of these are made in slightly different variations. Adjarian khachapuri will also remind you of Turkish Pide.

Bake approximately 15 minutes until dough is brown, and cheese is hot and melted. Remove from oven. Add raw egg on top of hot cheese and return to oven 3 to 4 minutes until eggs are just set. Remove and add one tablespoon of butter to each loaf.