Ingredients
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- 8 oz block Feta cheese (drained and patted dry)
- 12 sheets Phyllo dough (thawed according to package instructions)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (or chili flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray (as needed)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat the paper with cooking spray. Cut the block of feta into 12 even sticks or spears.
- Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough flat on a clean surface and lightly brush the entire surface with melted butter. Place a feta stick near one short edge, sprinkle lightly with black pepper, fold in the sides, and then roll tightly into a neat spring roll shape. Repeat this process until all 12 rolls are assembled.
- Step 3: Arrange the prepared feta rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with any remaining melted butter or spray lightly with olive oil to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Step 4: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the phyllo is deeply golden brown and visibly crisp.
- Step 5: While the rolls are baking, prepare the chili honey: Combine the 1/4 cup honey and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the honey is warm and the chili flavor is infused; remove from heat.
- Step 6: Remove the hot feta rolls from the oven. Arrange them on a serving platter and immediately drizzle generously with the warm chili honey mixture before serving.
Notes
- Keep unused phyllo sheets covered lightly with a damp cloth while assembling the rolls; this prevents the ultra-thin dough from drying out and cracking during rolling.
- If prepping ahead, store the unbaked, buttered rolls tightly wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, adding a minute or two to the initial baking time.
- To revive leftover rolls, skip the microwave and place them in a toaster oven or standard oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 5-8 minutes until the pastry is crisp again.
- For a refreshing contrast to the richness of the feta and the heat of the chili honey, serve these rolls alongside a dollop of Greek yogurt mixed with fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American