Crispy Baked Feta Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crispy Baked Feta Rolls offer a delicious blend of tangy feta cheese, fragrant herbs, and a touch of honey, all wrapped in flaky phyllo dough and baked to golden perfection. Paired with a zesty sweet chili dipping sauce, this appetizer is perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 7 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Feta Mixture
- 6 ounces crumbled feta
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Phyllo Dough & Assembly
- 7 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + more for brushing
Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Feta Mixture: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta, fresh dill, thyme, lemon juice, minced garlic, and honey. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Phyllo Dough Sheets: Place one sheet of thawed phyllo dough on a clean work surface, keeping the rest covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Fold the sheet in half to create a double layer.
- Fill and Roll: Brush the top of the folded phyllo with extra virgin olive oil. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the feta mixture onto the bottom center edge of the dough. Fold the side edges inward to cover the filling, smoothing out any creases.
- Roll into Logs: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, stopping about one inch from the end. Brush a little more olive oil along the bottom edge, then finish rolling tightly. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of each feta roll with additional olive oil. Arrange them evenly on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sweet Chili Sauce: While the rolls bake, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then immediately remove from heat and pour into a serving dish.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the baked feta rolls from the oven and brush each generously with the sweet chili sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm with the remaining sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out and tearing.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a crispier texture, you can lightly toast the rolls under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh and warm but can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, dried herbs can be substituted at half the quantity.
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