Oven Fried Feta Rolls (Printable)
Crispy baked phyllo rolls filled with creamy feta, finished with sweet-spicy honey drizzle
# What You Need:
→ For the Rolls
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 8 sheets phyllo (filo) pastry
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ For the Chili Honey
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1-2 tsp red chili flakes
09 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Crumble feta into mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, parsley, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Place one phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush lightly with olive oil. Place second sheet on top and brush again. Repeat to create 4 stacks of 2 sheets each.
04 - Cut each stacked phyllo rectangle in half to create 8 equal pieces.
05 - Place about 2 tablespoons feta mixture near one short end of each phyllo piece. Fold in sides and roll into tight log. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush tops with olive oil. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Combine honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice in small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring until well blended.
08 - Let rolls cool slightly. Drizzle generously with warm chili honey before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy phyllo gives you all the satisfaction of fried food without standing over a hot stove of oil
- That chili honey creates this incredible sweet heat that makes people pause and ask what's in it
02 -
- Room temperature filling rolls easier than cold, so let your cream cheese soften properly before mixing
- If the phyllo tears while you're working, don't panic, just patch it with another small piece and keep going
03 -
- Work quickly with phyllo and keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying
- Double the chili honey recipe and keep the extra in a jar for drizzling on pizza or roasted vegetables