Crispy Hot Honey–Sesame Feta Bites

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These warm feta bites are encrusted in toasty sesame seeds and drizzled with spicy-sweet honey for an easy appetizer that hits all the right notes. Make sure to pat your feta dry so the egg can adhere to it, keeping the sesame seeds in place. Feta cheese holds its shape as it cooks but it will need a delicate touch when it’s turned and transferred to the platter.

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Julia Levy
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Julia Levy

Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon.

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Published on June 13, 2024
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Renu Anshie Dhar
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Renu Dhar has more than a decade of cumulative experience cooking as a personal chef and culinary instructor. As a personal chef, she developed over 1,000 personalized recipes and meal plans for her clients.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free
the ingredients to make the Crispy Hot Honey Sesame Feta Bites

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese

  • 1 large egg

  • 2/3 cup sesame seeds

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon chopped Calabrian chiles

  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; rub 1 tablespoon oil on the parchment.

  2. Pat feta dry; cut into cubes slightly larger than 1/2-inch. Whisk egg in a small bowl. Spread sesame seeds on a small plate. Working in batches, dip the feta cubes in the egg, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in sesame seeds, gently turning until fully coated. (Discard excess egg and sesame seeds.) Transfer the coated feta to the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes.

    a photo of the feta being dipped into the mixture and eggs

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  3. Drizzle the coated feta pieces with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until golden and warmed through, 15 to 16 minutes, very gently flipping the pieces halfway through.

    a photo of oil being drizzled onto the bites

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  4. Meanwhile, combine honey, chiles and lemon zest in a small bowl.

    a photo of the hot honey dip being mixed up

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  5. To serve, gently transfer the feta bites to a platter; drizzle with the hot honey. Sprinkle with thyme, if desired.

    a recipe photo of the Crispy Hot Honey–Sesame Feta Bites

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 5 to 6 bites

Calories 166, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 37mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total Sugars 6g, Added Sugars 4g, Protein 6g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 281mg, Potassium 25mg

EatingWell.com, June 2024

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