Baked Phyllo-Wrapped Feta with Honey

Ingredients

• 1 block feta cheese , 7 ounce
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 sheetss phyllo dough , thawed
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, such as Silpat®.

2. 2

   Cut block of feta in half, and then turn each half up on its side. Slice down to divide into 2 pieces each.

3. 3

   Whisk egg, butter, and olive oil together in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Lay 2 sheets of phyllo dough on counter, and brush evenly with egg mixture, covering about 75 to 80% of the surface.

5. 5

   Place 2 pieces of feta side by side onto the dough, about 4 inches from the bottom edge.

6. 6

   Fold bottom edge of dough over feta and brush with egg mixture. Fold both sides over to the center, even with edges of feta. Brush with egg mixture.

7. 7

   Fold up, making a nice square, tight package, finishing with seam underneath. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and feta. Transfer both phyllo packets to the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Brush with egg mixture, and sprinkle top with sesame seeds.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot, drizzled with honey.