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Crispy Oven Feta Rolls Chili

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Bite into crunchy, cheesy phyllo rolls baked till just right and loaded with ricotta-feta mix. You coat them with a little oil or butter before popping 'em in the oven until they're golden and crisp. Spoon over a quick chili honey while they're warm for a sweet heat that plays so well with the tangy cheese. If you like, toss on fresh thyme at the end for extra brightness and a pop of color. They’re awesome with even more spicy honey for dipping and maybe a few more herbs if that's your style. Serve them warm and watch these snacks disappear fast.

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Dana
Updated on Sat, 31 May 2025 16:26:37 GMT
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Crunchy feta wraps finished off with zippy chili honey are always a conversation starter for any get together. You get sweet, salty, and a mild heat all in one bite. The center is rich and smooth, and that shattery phyllo outside is easier to master than you'd guess.

I made these for a family movie night once, and everyone was grabbing for the last one. They disappeared before the movie even finished.

Irresistible Ingredients

  • Red chili flakes: spice is up to you add more or less fresh flakes give the best heat kick
  • Light honey: easy to drizzle and not too strong go for runny honey to let the spice shine
  • Butter or olive oil: brush phyllo with good butter or olive oil makes it golden and flavorful
  • Phyllo pastry: super thin and needs to be kept under a moist towel while you work check your sheets for any rips first
  • Fresh thyme leaves: gives a fresh herbal note totally optional but lovely if you've got some green sprigs
  • Ricotta cheese: makes it soft and creamy use full-fat and strain out any extra water
  • Feta cheese: salty, briny, and creamy buy the soft stuff and crumble it well

Simple Step-by-Step Directions

Finish and Serve:
Once baked, give them a minute to settle before moving. Drizzle with warm chili honey or let people dip. Top with extra thyme if you want. Enjoy them right out of the oven for max crunchiness.
Make the Chili Honey:
As your rolls bake, gently heat honey with chili flakes in a tiny pot. Watch it close and stop the heat before it boils. Two minutes is enough for big flavor.
Bake the Rolls:
Set your oven to 200°C and get a tray ready with parchment. Place rolls seam down and brush their tops with more butter or oil. Make sure they're not touching. Pop in the oven 15-20 minutes to get them brown and crisp.
Shape the Rolls:
Set a phyllo strip on the counter, brush it all over with fat, spoon on filling near one end, tuck in both long sides, then roll up tight keeping everything inside. Lay seam side down. Move fast so the pastry doesn’t dry up.
Prepare the Phyllo:
Unroll the sheets and toss a damp towel over so they don’t dry. Grab a sharp knife and cut them longways into two strips per sheet. Now you’ve got 12 handy strips ready to go.
Prepare the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, mash feta, ricotta, and thyme together with a fork till it's all smooth. This mix should be creamy, no big lumps left, so it stays in the wraps.
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Every time I put out a tray of these, I remember my niece’s first bite. She put away so many that evening and used a spoon to finish off the leftover honey drizzle.

How to Store

Feta wraps keep well in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a hot oven for five minutes and they’ll get crunched up again. As for the chili honey, stash it tightly shut at room temperature—it’ll be good for a week.

Swaps and Variations

If you don’t have ricotta, swap in soft goat cheese or cream cheese to make it tangy. Any soft herb like basil or oregano will work. Want it gluten-free? Use rice paper instead of phyllo.

Fun Ways to Serve

Pair these cheesy rolls with a tossed salad or set them out with extra fresh herbs. Bubbles or a frosty beer make them party ready.

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Where This Dish Comes From

Cheese-filled phyllo snacks show up all across the Mediterranean, with every country adding its own favorites. This baked spin takes notes from the Greek classic called tiropita then finishes with a spicy honey twist.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I make the rolls ahead of time?

Definitely! You can put them together and stash in the fridge, then just bake before eating so they stay nice and crispy.

→ How can I prevent phyllo pastry from drying out?

Just lay a damp towel over the phyllo sheets as you work so they won’t dry out or fall apart.

→ Can I substitute ricotta cheese?

Yep—goat cheese or cream cheese both taste great and change up the filling a bit.

→ How spicy is the chili honey?

It’s got a gentle kick, but you can toss in more or less chili flakes if you want it hotter or milder.

→ What’s the best way to serve these rolls?

Let them cool a tad, then pour on warm chili honey or serve it on the side for dunking.

→ Do I need to use fresh thyme?

Nah, thyme isn’t a must. Go with it if you want that fresh herby vibe, or swap in another herb you like.

Feta Chili Rolls

Phyllo rolls packed with feta and ricotta, baked till crunchy and drizzled with warm chili honey.

Preparation Time
25 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Total Time
45 min
By: Dana

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Yield: 12 Servings (12 feta rolls)

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Rolls

01 60 ml olive oil or melted butter for brushing
02 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine (totally your call)
03 6 sheets of phyllo pastry, thawed if it’s frozen, sliced lengthwise into 12 ribbons
04 225 g feta, crumbled up
05 240 g ricotta cheese

→ Chili Honey

06 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
07 60 ml mild honey

Steps

Step 01

Once rolls are out of the oven, let them chill for a bit. Finish by drizzling the warm chili honey over the top, or pop it on the side for dipping. Sprinkle more thyme if you feel fancy.

Step 02

As the rolls are cooking, gently heat the honey in a tiny pan on the stove. Toss in chili flakes and let it hang out for a minute or so, then take it off the heat.

Step 03

Give the tops a good brush with some melted butter or oil. Bake for around 15–20 minutes until you see a crisp, golden color.

Step 04

Get your oven going at 200°C and line a baking tray with some parchment. Lay a strip of pastry down, brush on a bit of olive oil or butter, then spoon a tablespoon of cheese mix onto one end. Tuck in the sides, roll it up nice and snug, and put it seam-down on the tray. Do this with the rest.

Step 05

Open up the pastry sheets and make sure to cover them with a damp towel while you work. Slice each sheet longways so you have 12 skinny strips.

Step 06

Throw your crumbled feta, ricotta, and a pinch of thyme (if you want) in a bowl. Stir it all together till it looks smooth and holds together.

Notes

  1. Don’t forget to keep the phyllo under a damp towel or you’ll end up with torn, dried out bits.
  2. Like it hotter or milder? Just tweak how much chili you toss in the honey.
  3. If you want, shape the rolls ahead and stick ‘em in the fridge before baking.
  4. Good feta changes everything – go for the best you can get.
  5. Swap the ricotta for goat or cream cheese if you feel like mixing things up.

Required Tools

  • Kitchen towel
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking tray
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

Check every ingredient for potential allergens, and consult a healthcare professional if uncertain.
  • Has dairy (feta, ricotta, butter).
  • Has gluten (phyllo pastry).

Nutritional Details (Per Serving)

These details are for reference purposes and don't replace professional medical advice.
  • Calories: 155
  • Fats: 9.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 5.6 g