Oven Fried Feta with Chili Honey (Print Version)
Golden crispy phyllo rolls filled with herbed feta, drizzled with sweet-spicy honey.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Feta Rolls
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
08 - 2 oz unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for brushing)
→ For the Spicy Chili Honey
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
11 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
12 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
03 - Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Cut the layered sheets into thirds lengthwise to create 3 strips.
04 - Place a heaping tablespoon of the feta filling near one end of each strip. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling to make 12 rolls.
05 - Arrange rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, and salt. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until aromatic. Do not boil. Set aside.
08 - Serve feta rolls hot, drizzled with spicy chili honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy exterior gives way to warm, creamy cheese filling that feels like a hug
- That spicy honey drizzle transforms something simple into something you cannot stop eating
- They come together faster than you think and disappear even faster at parties
02 -
- Keep phyllo covered with a barely damp towel while working because it dries out in seconds and becomes impossible to roll
- The rolls can be assembled ahead and frozen raw, then baked straight from frozen for an extra 5 minutes
- That honey needs to be warm not hot, or it will make your crispy phyllo soggy the moment it touches
03 -
- Mix the filling ahead and let it sit for an hour in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld together
- Sesame seeds sprinkled on top before baking add a nutty crunch that takes these to the next level