Crispy Feta Pockets
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling and brushing)
- 1 5.3- to 7-oz. block feta
- 2 13″-by-9″ or 1 (17″-by-12″) frozen phyllo sheets, thawed
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Toasted pita or pita chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and drizzle oil on a small baking sheet.
- Dry out the feta using towels and a heavy object.
- Lay phyllo sheets on a work surface and sprinkle with thyme and lemon zest.
- Wrap the feta in the phyllo, brush with oil, and sear in a skillet until golden.
- Bake until creamy and warm.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Drizzle with honey and serve with pita chips. Enjoy!
