Description
Crispy phyllo-wrapped feta cheese rolls with a sweet-spicy chili honey drizzle – an irresistible Greek-inspired appetizer that combines creamy, crunchy, and spicy-sweet flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) block feta cheese, cut into 8 finger-sized pieces
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (about 9x14 inches each)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter and olive oil in small bowl. In separate bowl, combine oregano and garlic powder.
- Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface (keep others covered with damp towel). Brush lightly with butter mixture.
- Layer second sheet on top, brush again. Repeat with third sheet (3 layers total).
- Cut stacked phyllo lengthwise into 4 strips. Place feta piece at end of each strip.
- Sprinkle cheese with pinch of oregano mixture. Roll up tightly, folding in sides like a burrito.
- Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and feta.
- Brush rolls lightly with remaining butter mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, warm honey, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and water in small saucepan over low heat (2 minutes).
- Drizzle warm chili honey over crispy feta rolls. Garnish with thyme and serve immediately.
Notes
- Phyllo tip: Work quickly and keep unused sheets covered to prevent drying
- For extra crispiness, spray rolls lightly with oil before baking
- Make ahead: Assemble rolls (unbaked) up to 4 hours in advance
- Alternative cheese: Halloumi works beautifully too
- Serve with: Sliced cucumbers, pita wedges, or bitter greens
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls with honey
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg