Name: Baked Feta in Phyllo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 14 oz. feta (blocks, not packed in brine); Cooking spray; 9 frozen phyllo dough sheets (13 x 9-inch sheets, thawed, divided); 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing); 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest (divided); 1/2 tsp. dried thyme (or 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, divided); Honey (for serving); Flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Crispy, flaky phyllo wrapped around warm, tangy cheese is quite possibly the epitome of effortless elegance. This baked feta feels like something you’d nibble at a sunlit Greek café — salty, lemon-bright and fragrant with thyme. A quick drizzle of honey adds just enough sweetness to make each bite feel special, whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself and family to a cozy moment in the kitchen.

Crispy, flaky phyllo wrapped around warm, tangy feta cheese on appetizer plates, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with flaky salt

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Baked Feta in Phyllo

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 24

Calories 76 kcal

Author Anastasia Midas

Ingredients

14 oz. feta blocks, not packed in brine
Cooking spray
9 frozen phyllo dough sheets 13 x 9-inch sheets, thawed, divided
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest divided
1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, divided
Honey for serving
Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

Wrap feta blocks in clean dish towel. Place on cutting board and weigh down with heavy pan or skillet 30-60 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
Slice each feta block in half lengthwise, then cut into thirds to yield 24 small pieces, about 1-1/2 x 1/2 inch.
Place one phyllo sheet on cutting board and lightly brush with olive oil. Cut into thirds lengthwise to create strips about 13 x 4 inches. Keep unused phyllo covered with damp towel to prevent drying.
Place piece of feta at short end of phyllo strip. Sprinkle lightly with lemon zest
and thyme. Roll phyllo around feta, folding in sides and brushing with olive oil as needed to seal. Repeat with remaining feta and phyllo.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook wrapped feta
bites, turning gently, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Bake 5-7 minutes, until feta is warmed through and slightly softened.
To serve, transfer feta wraps to serving platter, drizzle with honey and finish with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.