Crispy Cheese Rolls

Name: Crispy Cheese Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 8 Phyllo dough sheets; 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled; 4 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 4 tbsp Butter, melted; 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying); 1/8 tsp Salt; pinch Black pepper

Golden-fried pastry rolls filled with melted feta and mozzarella cheese. Crispy, cheesy, and irresistible - a viral TikTok favorite that's become a sensation.

27 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

TurkishAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

8 Phyllo dough sheets
4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
4 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
4 tbsp Butter, melted
2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
1/8 tsp Salt
pinch Black pepper

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 4 oz crumbled Feta cheese, 4 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp finely chopped Fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/8 tsp Salt, and pinch Black pepper.
2

Place one 8 sheet on a work surface and brush lightly with 4 tbsp Butter, melted.
3

Spread 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture along the short end of the phyllo. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
4

Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
5

Heat 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet to 350°F. Carefully add rolls a few at a time and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Crispy Cheese Rolls?

For Crispy Cheese Rolls, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Crispy Cheese Rolls look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown.

Is there a substitute for feta in Crispy Cheese Rolls?

The entry for Crispy Cheese Rolls calls for 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Crispy Cheese Rolls dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled, 4 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded, 4 tbsp Butter, melted) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Crispy Cheese Rolls gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 8 Phyllo dough sheets has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How many calories are in Crispy Cheese Rolls?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 14 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 780 mg sodium.

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