Crispy Baked Feta Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe
These Crispy Baked Feta Rolls combine creamy, tangy feta cheese with fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of honey, all wrapped in flaky phyllo dough and baked to golden perfection. Served with a flavorful sweet chili dipping sauce, these rolls make a perfect appetizer or snack that’s both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
- 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 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 & Baking
- 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 Filling: Preheat your oven to 425°F 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 well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended to create the feta filling.
- Prepare Phyllo Sheets: Take one sheet of thawed phyllo dough and keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Lay the sheet on a clean surface and fold it in half. Brush the top surface with extra virgin olive oil to ensure crispiness.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the feta filling onto the bottom center edge of the folded phyllo sheet. Fold the edges inward over the filling and gently smooth the filling by creasing the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log, stopping about an inch before fully finishing. Brush the exposed bottom edge with more olive oil and complete the rolling. Place the seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the tops of each feta roll with more olive oil. Place the baking sheet in the center rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the phyllo is golden and crispy.
- Prepare Sweet Chili Sauce: While the rolls bake, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer briefly, then immediately remove from heat to retain freshness. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish.
- Finish and Serve: Once the feta rolls are baked, remove them from the oven and brush generously with the prepared sweet chili sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm alongside the remaining sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out and becoming brittle.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce according to your spice preference.
- You can prepare the filling and sauce in advance to save time before assembling the rolls.
- For a more robust flavor, try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the feta filling.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: baked feta rolls, crispy feta appetizer, phyllo feta rolls, sweet chili sauce, Mediterranean appetizer, vegetarian snack
