Crispy Baked Feta Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crispy Baked Feta Rolls are a delightful appetizer featuring creamy feta cheese blended with fresh herbs and lemon, wrapped in flaky phyllo dough, and baked to golden perfection. Served with a sweet and spicy chili sauce, these rolls are perfect for entertaining or as a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 7 rolls (serves 4-6 as appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Feta Roll 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 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 filling: 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 the filling is well blended.
- Prepare phyllo dough: Carefully handle one sheet of thawed phyllo dough at a time, keeping the rest covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Fold the dough in half. Brush the top with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil.
- Assemble the rolls: Place about 2 tablespoons of the feta mixture along the bottom center edge of the phyllo sheet. Fold the edges inward over the filling and smooth out to avoid air pockets.
- Roll the dough: Roll the dough tightly into a log, stopping about one inch from the end. Brush the bottom edge with olive oil and complete the roll tightly, ensuring it is sealed. Place the roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and bake: Brush the tops of all the feta rolls with more olive oil. Place the baking sheet on the center oven rack and bake for 20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and crispy.
- Prepare the sweet chili sauce: While the rolls bake, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until just simmering, then remove from heat immediately and transfer to a serving dish.
- Finish and serve: When the rolls are baked, brush each one generously with the warmed sweet chili sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm, offering the remaining sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Keep phyllo dough sheets covered with a damp towel during preparation to prevent drying out.
- Be gentle when handling phyllo dough to avoid tearing.
- Adjust the Sriracha quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
- These rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
Keywords: baked feta rolls, crispy feta appetizer, phyllo dough snack, Mediterranean appetizer, sweet chili sauce, herb feta rolls
