Phyllo Wrapped Fried Feta

Name: Phyllo Wrapped Fried Feta
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 7-ounce (200-gram) block feta cheese; 4 sheets prepared phyllo, thawed; Olive oil; 1/4 cup sliced sundried tomatoes, chopped olives or pesto, optional; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Toasted sesame seeds, optional

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

If you're looking for a simple way to bring some crunch, Mary’s Phyllo Wrapped Fried Feta, dunked in spicy honey will do just the trick!

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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One 7-ounce (200-gram) block feta cheese

4 sheets prepared phyllo, thawed

Olive oil

1/4 cup sliced sundried tomatoes, chopped olives or pesto, optional

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Toasted sesame seeds, optional

Directions

Special equipment:

a deep-fry thermometer

Cut the block of feta into 8 equal strips and dry off well with paper towel.
Lay out the phyllo and cut the sheets in half. Working with one piece of phyllo at a time, lightly brush with olive oil and fold in half. Place a strip of feta along one of the shorter sides of the dough and top with some sundried tomatoes, olives or pesto, if using. Fold the ends up and over the cheese and roll into a log. Continue with the remaining feta and phyllo.
Add about 1/2 inch (1 centimeter) of oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil reaches 325 degrees F, add the phyllo wrapped feta and fry until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rack or paper towel-lined sheet pan to drain and cool slightly.
Meanwhile, add the honey and red pepper flakes to a small pan or microwave-safe dish and heat just until warm.
Serve the crispy phyllo wrapped feta drizzled with the hot honey and a scattering of sesame seeds if using.