Ingredient Dairy Cheese Feta Cheese Crispy Hot Honey–Sesame Feta Bites 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 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. By Julia Levy 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. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 13, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More 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. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 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 Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; rub 1 tablespoon oil on the parchment. 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. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle 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. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Meanwhile, combine honey, chiles and lemon zest in a small bowl. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle To serve, gently transfer the feta bites to a platter; drizzle with the hot honey. Sprinkle with thyme, if desired. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle EatingWell.com, June 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 191 Calories 15g Fat 8g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 5 to 6 bites Calories 191 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 6g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 7g 13% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 48mg 16% Vitamin A 46µg Vitamin C 1mg 1% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 23µg Vitamin K 3µg Sodium 270mg 12% Calcium 250mg 19% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 45mg 11% Potassium 82mg 2% Zinc 2mg 15% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.