Crispy Baked Feta Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
These Crispy Baked Feta Rolls are a deliciously flaky appetizer featuring a savory feta cheese filling enhanced with fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and a touch of honey, all wrapped in crispy phyllo dough. Baked to golden perfection and served with a sweet and spicy chili dipping sauce, these rolls make an impressive and flavorful snack or starter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 7 feta rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Feta Filling
- 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 Rolls
- 7 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 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, fresh thyme, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a drizzle of honey. Mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
- Prepare Phyllo Dough Sheets: Lay one sheet of thawed phyllo dough on a clean work surface, keeping the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise and brush the top layer generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- Fill and Fold Rolls: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the feta mixture onto the bottom center of the folded phyllo sheet. Fold the edges inward over the filling to enclose it, smoothing and creasing the dough as you go to avoid gaps.
- Roll the Dough: Carefully roll the dough upwards into a tight log, stopping about an inch from the end. Brush the exposed bottom edge with olive oil and 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. Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
- Make the Sweet Chili Sauce: While the rolls bake, combine the store-bought sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Warm to a low simmer, then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish.
- Finish and Serve: Once the feta rolls have finished baking, brush each generously with the warm sweet chili sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve the rolls warm alongside the remaining sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out and becoming brittle.
- Handle phyllo dough gently as it tears easily; working quickly helps maintain the dough’s moisture.
- The sweet chili sauce can be adjusted in spiciness by varying the amount of Sriracha according to your taste.
- These rolls are best served fresh and warm to maintain their crispiness.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble just before baking for convenience.
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