This baked feta dish is so quick and easy to make, and equally as delicious. Perfect for a party app.
The Deets
I made this dish a few weeks ago, and I’ve been so excited to finally share it with you! This is baked feta wrapped in golden, flaky filo dough, sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning, and topped with rich, nutty brown butter and a drizzle of honey. It’s a stunning combination of flavors and textures—crispy, creamy, savory, and sweet—all in one bite.
If you’re looking for a new appetizer idea, this one is an absolute showstopper. Not only does it taste incredible, but it’s also visually impressive, making it perfect for entertaining or for elevating your weekend plans. Serve it up at a dinner party, bring it to a potluck, or enjoy it as a fun snack with family or friends.
The best part? It’s surprisingly simple to make, and the payoff is huge. The filo dough bakes up beautifully crisp, creating a delightful contrast to the creamy feta inside. The everything bagel seasoning adds a burst of savory flavor, while the brown butter and honey drizzle take it to the next level with their sweet, buttery richness.
Here’s how to make it step by step, so you can enjoy this irresistible dish too. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll want to make it again and again! Let me know what you think in the comments. Be sure to check out my other appetizer ideas here.
Baked feta wrapped in filo dough, EBS and topped brown butter and honey
Ingredients
- 1 block of feta
- Everything bagel seasoning
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 cup flour
- cooking spray
- Hot or regular honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to filo package. Thaw dough and pull out 2-3 sheets.
- In 3 separate bowls, Add flour, egg wash, and everything bagel seasoning.
- Coat feta in flour, followed by egg wash, followed by everything bagel seasoning.
- Add egg wash to filo dough and then add coated feta to the center of the dough. Leaving enough to fully wrap the feta, cutaway any excess dough. Similar to wrapping a present, fold dough around the feta and use the egg wash to keep it shut. Coat the outside of the filo dough with more egg wash.
- Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray and add the feta. Bake for 15 min or until the outer shell gets crispy.
- Meanwhile heat butter until melted. Stirring repeatedly, let butter start to become a caramel color and begin to brown.
- Remove feta from oven and top with brown butter, more everything bagel seasoning, and drizzle with honey. Perfect with crackers.Enjoy!
