Golden panko-crusted feta baked until crispy, drizzled with honey and herbs for a salty-sweet, shareable bite.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 7 oz block-style feta cheese
→ Breading
02 - 2 large eggs, beaten
03 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Topping & Garnish
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint)
09 - Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
→ For Baking
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling or spraying
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly brush or spray the parchment with olive oil so the coated pieces crisp evenly.
02 - Cut the feta block into slabs about 1/2 inch thick or into large cubes, keeping pieces uniform for even cooking.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko combined with oregano and black pepper in the third.
04 - Lightly dust each feta piece with flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then press firmly into the panko mixture to achieve full coverage on all sides.
05 - Place the breaded pieces on the prepared sheet spaced apart; finish with a light drizzle or spray of olive oil to promote browning.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the crust is deep golden and crisp.
07 - Transfer the warm breaded feta to a serving plate, drizzle with honey, scatter the chopped herbs and lemon zest if using, and serve immediately.
