Baked feta with honey and sesame is a Greek appetizer or “mezze” that perfectly combines the flavors of savory feta, buttery phyllo, sweet honey, and crunchy sesame seeds. If you want to add a little extra flair to your presentation, use black and white sesame seeds. You can also serve with honey on the side for each person to drizzle over top. These baked feta with honey and sesame bites make for the perfect finger food, something to consider when you’re planning your next party! These can be served hot out of the oven or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces phyllo dough (one roll)
- 10 ounces feta
- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- While the oven is heating, cut the feta into quarter inch slices. If using crumbled feta, set aside in a small bowl
- Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds
- Unwrap the phyllo onto a flat surface and using a sharp knife, cut the phyllo in half lengthwise
- Combine the two halves into one pile
- Lay a first strip of phyllo dough out on the baking sheet
- Brush generously with melted butter
- Layer a second strip of phyllo dough on top
- Place one piece of feta or one tablespoon of crumbled feta at one end of the phyllo and wrap like a burrito lengthwise
- Wrap the “feta burrito” with a third strip of phyllo
- Brush the exterior with butter and set aside on a baking pan
- Repeat the process with the remaining feta and phyllo
- Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove the pan from the oven
- Place the feta rolls on a serving dish, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve
