EASY APETIZER! Honey Baked Feta!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta is less expensive and lower in fat.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a more economical sweetener.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano is often cheaper and has a similar flavor profile.

Preheat a fan forced oven to 180C / 320F.

Add the butter to a heatproof jug and melt in the microwave for 10 second bursts until completely melted. Allow to cool slightly before adding olive oil. Mix to combine and set aside.

Place 1 sheet of filo pastry on your workbench. Brush with butter and place another sheet on top.

Place 1 piece of feta on one end of the pastry and fold pastry over half of the top of the feta. Then brush with butter. Roll the feta over the pastry until you have just a little bit left at the end. Brush with more butter and fold over to seal.

Use a sharp knife to cut the ends into triangles, brush with butter and fold over the back of the feta parcel to seal everything up.

Place on a baking tray and brush with butter before sprinkling with sesame seeds. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Serve warm with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle with more sesame seeds.

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