Description
These Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey are a delightful appetizer featuring a crispy phyllo exterior filled with a creamy blend of feta, cream cheese, and herbs, all drizzled with a sweet and spicy chili-infused honey. Perfect for entertaining or as a unique snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Feta Rolls:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (thawed)
- 6 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
For the chili honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Assemble the rolls: Layer phyllo dough, brush with oil, cut into strips, add filling, roll up, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush the rolls with oil, bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make the chili honey: Warm honey, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and salt in a saucepan.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the warm chili honey over the baked feta rolls before serving. Enjoy hot or warm!
Notes
- These rolls can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
- For a quicker version, use pre-crumbled feta and dried herbs.
- Adjust the spice level of the honey to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
