This rustic Slovenian dish was traditionally prepared during pig, veal, or lamb slaughter. It usually combines cooked offal such as lungs and hearts with bread, spices, and eggs. The combination is mixed into a mash that is then shortly baked and should be served warm.

Mežerli can be enjoyed as an appetizer or the main course when it is accompanied by bread, boiled potatoes, or potato salad. The dish is usually associated with the region of Koroška.