Crispy Phyllo Rolls with Cheese and Herbs

These crispy phyllo rolls are impossibly crunchy on the outside and soft, savory, and cheesy on the inside. Filled with a blend of ricotta and mozzarella, sour cream, and fresh herbs, they fry up golden in minutes. Serve them hot for breakfast or as a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough sheets
• 100 g (3.5 oz) ricotta or feta cheese
• 100 g (3.5 oz) mozzarella, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• Fresh herbs, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Grate one egg and the mozzarella. Combine with the ricotta (or feta), sour cream, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
2. Place filling on phyllo sheets and roll into tubes (brush edges lightly with beaten egg to seal).
3. Fry in hot oil on both sides until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

Tips

• Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while you work so they do not dry out and crack.
• Do not overfill the rolls — a thin line of filling rolls up crispiest.
• Seal the edges well with beaten egg so the cheese does not leak into the oil.

Nutrition

Per 100 g: 156 kcal, protein 9 g, fat 5 g, carbs 11 g.

If you enjoy easy cheese breakfasts, try our Caprese Omelet with Mozzarella and Pesto or the Lazy Khachapuri — 5-Minute Cheesy Skillet Flatbread. For more ideas, browse Allrecipes and Serious Eats for trusted breakfast inspiration.