Description
Feta Rolls sizzle with crispy goodness when golden-brown and drizzled with spicy-sweet honey. Crunchy outside, creamy inside, these rolls make your appetizer game seriously delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 2 sheets phyllo dough
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Crumble 8 oz of feta cheese into small, uniform pieces in a mixing bowl. Aim for consistent sizes to help with rolling.
- Unroll 2 sheets of phyllo dough carefully on a clean, dry surface. Handle the delicate sheets gently to prevent tearing.
- Brush each phyllo sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil using a pastry brush. This helps create a golden, crispy texture.
- Cut the phyllo sheets into 2-inch wide strips lengthwise. Smooth, even strips make rolling easier.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly along the bottom edge of each strip. Distribute cheese carefully for balanced flavor.
- Roll each strip tightly from the bottom, creating a compact cylindrical shape. Keep the rolls tight and secure.
- Place the rolled phyllo tubes seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Space them slightly apart for even baking.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining olive oil. This helps achieve a beautiful golden color.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the rolls turn golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- While baking, mix ½ cup honey, 2 tablespoons red chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Remove rolls from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. This prevents burning your mouth and allows the rolls to set.
- Drizzle the chili honey over the warm rolls. Coat them generously for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top. Add these final touches for extra texture and taste.
- Serve immediately while the rolls are still warm and crispy. Enjoy right away for the best experience.
Notes
- Let the phyllo dough thaw completely at room temperature to prevent cracking and ensure smooth rolling.
- Brush each phyllo sheet sparingly with olive oil to keep layers light and crisp without becoming greasy.
- Use cold feta cheese for easier crumbling and more precise placement along the phyllo strips.
- Sesame seeds can be toasted briefly in a dry pan before sprinkling for enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Oven-Fried
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg