Description
Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey combine crispy phyllo pastry with a creamy, savory feta and ricotta cheese filling, finished with a sweet and spicy chili-infused honey drizzle. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or snack, these rolls offer a delightful contrast of textures and bold flavors that are easy to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Filling
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Phyllo Dough and Assembly
- 1 package (10 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- Olive oil spray
Chili Honey
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a creamy filling.
- Prepare Phyllo Dough: Carefully unroll the thawed phyllo dough on a clean surface. Keep the sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you work.
- Assemble the Rolls: Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter, then layer another sheet on top and brush again. Repeat until you have several layers. Cut the layered dough into 4-inch wide rectangles. Place a spoonful of the cheese filling at one end of each rectangle, then roll it tightly, folding in the edges to seal the filling inside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the assembled rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil to promote crispness during baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside, indicating they are cooked through.
- Make the Chili Honey: While the rolls bake, gently heat honey in a small saucepan, adding chili flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes so the chili flavor infuses into the honey.
Notes
- Use fresh feta and ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overfill the phyllo dough to ensure neat rolling and even baking.
- Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes in the honey to control the spice level according to your taste.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute traditional phyllo dough with gluten-free phyllo or rice paper wraps.
- Store unbaked rolls in the freezer on a baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container, and bake directly from frozen with added baking time.
- Serve rolls hot out of the oven for optimal melty cheese and crispiness.
- Pair with tzatziki or yogurt-based sauces and fresh herbs for enhanced presentation and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: oven fried feta rolls, chili honey, appetizer recipe, feta cheese rolls, crispy phyllo rolls, Mediterranean appetizer, easy appetizer, party snack
