Description
Golden Baked Feta Rolls with Sweet Cranberry Honey are a quick and elegant appetizer featuring crispy, pan-fried feta coated in a cranberry-herb panko crust and finished with a drizzle of warm honey lemon sauce. A perfect balance of salty, tangy, and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 block feta cheese
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Dried cranberries, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil, for frying
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the feta cheese dry with paper towels.
- Roll the feta in flour to coat evenly.
- Dip the floured feta into the beaten egg.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with chopped dried cranberries, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat the feta with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the coated feta for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey and lemon juice over low heat.
- Transfer the cooked feta to a serving dish and drizzle with the warm cranberry honey.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use firm feta to help it hold its shape while cooking.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Optional: add nuts or chili flakes to the breadcrumb mix for extra flavor.
- Serve fresh for best texture—avoid microwaving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 block
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
