Baked Feta and Roasted Garlic Filo Pastries
These baked feta and roasted garlic filo pastries are an easy and delicious appetizer or snack. The creamy feta cheese and flavorful roasted garlic are wrapped up in crispy filo dough and baked until golden brown. They are perfect for any occasion and can be served with your favorite dipping sauce.
The history of this recipe is long and winding, but it all started with a simple craving for something cheesy and garlicky. I had some leftover feta cheese in the fridge and a head of garlic that was starting to sprout, so I decided to experiment. I roasted the garlic in the oven until it was soft and golden brown, then mashed it up with some olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. I spread the garlic mixture over a sheet of filo dough, topped it with feta cheese, and baked it until the filo dough was crispy and the cheese was melted and bubbly. The result was a delicious and addictive appetizer that I have been making ever since.
Baked Feta and Roasted Garlic Filo Pastries Baked Feta and Roasted Garlic Filo Pastries Baked Feta and Roasted Garlic Filo Pastries Baked Feta and Roasted Garlic Filo Pastries
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package (10 sheets) filo dough
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves.
  3. Drizzle the garlic cloves with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
  5. While the garlic is roasting, cut the feta cheese into small cubes.
  6. Lay out a sheet of filo dough on a lightly floured surface.
  7. Brush the filo dough with melted butter.
  8. Spread a layer of feta cheese cubes over the filo dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Why It Works
  • The combination of creamy feta cheese and flavorful roasted garlic is irresistible.
  • The filo dough crisps up in the oven, creating a perfect contrast to the soft and creamy filling.
  • These pastries are easy to make and can be served with your favorite dipping sauce.