Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAplos Simple MediterraneanLebanese Cheese Rolls Recipe

Lebanese Cheese Rolls Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Feta, mozzarella, phyllo, and tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Filling

Phyllo Pastry

Tomato Sauce

Method

Cheese Filling Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the cheese filling

    In a medium bowl, crumble the feta cheese and shred the mozzarella cheese. Add the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Tomato Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the tomato sauce

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once done, set aside.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 3

    Assemble the cheese rolls

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush it again. Spoon a portion of the cheese filling (about 2 tablespoons) at one end of the pastry sheet. Fold the sides over the filling and carefully roll it up tightly to form a log. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.

  2. 4

    Bake the cheese rolls

    Place the assembled cheese rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with any remaining melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the cheese rolls

    Remove the cheese rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with the prepared tomato sauce drizzled over or on the side for dipping.

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