Description
These Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey are a delightful blend of crispy phyllo dough filled with a flavorful mixture of feta cheese, cream cheese, herbs, and zesty lemon. The sweet and spicy chili honey drizzle adds the perfect finishing touch to these savory appetizer rolls.
Ingredients
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Phyllo Rolls:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Chili Honey Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the filling: Mix feta, cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the rolls: Layer and brush phyllo sheets with oil, add filling, roll tightly, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush rolls with oil and bake for 18–20 minutes until crispy.
- Make the chili honey: Warm honey with red pepper flakes, add vinegar if desired, then drizzle over baked rolls.
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble the rolls and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Experiment with different herbs like mint or parsley for varied flavors.
- Add crushed nuts to the filling for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
