Description
Crispy oven-fried feta rolls filled with a savory blend of feta cheese, fresh dill, and garlic, baked to golden perfection and served with a spicy, sweet chili honey dipping sauce. This delightful appetizer offers a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and flavorful elements, ideal for entertaining or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Filling
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Phyllo Dough Rolls
- 18 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Chili Honey Sauce
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon cumin seed
- â…“ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the rolls bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Prepare Feta Filling: In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and grated garlic, mixing thoroughly to create a flavorful filling.
- Assemble Rolls: Lay one sheet of thawed phyllo dough on a clean surface and fold it in half. Lightly brush the edges with olive oil to help seal the dough. Place a spoonful of the feta mixture at one end, then roll the dough tightly, sealing the sides to prevent the filling from leaking. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling. Arrange the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Brush the tops of the assembled rolls generously with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Chili Honey Sauce: While the rolls bake, melt salted butter with olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add chili flakes and cumin seeds, stirring occasionally until the mixture becomes aromatic. Remove from heat and stir in the honey to combine all the flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, serve the crispy feta rolls warm alongside the spicy chili honey sauce for dipping, delivering a perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Handle the phyllo dough gently as it is delicate and can dry out quickly; keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel.
- For extra crispiness, you can brush the rolls with melted butter instead of olive oil.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of chili flakes in the honey sauce.
- These rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor, but dried dill can be substituted if necessary, using about 1 teaspoon.
