Savory Mini Feta Muffins

Looking for another quick appetizer to add to your Thanksgiving or holiday table?  These Savory Mini Feta Muffins will definitely do the trick!  Feta cheese pies and Spinach pies have always been a part of family gatherings, celebrations, and Sunday lunches. Now, for example, traditional Tyropita (cheese pies) are made with layers of phyllo pastry wrapped around a creamy feta filling. While absolutely delicious, making phyllo recipes isn’t always practical on a busy weekday. right?

These little muffins give you the same comforting feta flavor without the extra effort of working with pastry. Everything comes together in one bowl, making them ideal for busy people like us looking for something quick and easy.  What makes these little bites so special is their texture. The outside develops a lightly golden crust while the centre stays soft, tender, and packed with tangy feta cheese. Every bite reminds me of classic Greek tiropita, only in a fun form.

Serve them as a party appetiser, include them on a brunch spread, or pack them into lunchboxes! Or enjoy them with your morning coffee. 🙂 One of my favourite things about this recipe is that it doesn’t require a long ingredient list. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, making it the perfect last-minute recipe when guests are coming over and you need something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.  If you’re entertaining, these mini feta bites fit perfectly on a mezze platter alongside hummus, olives, roasted peppers, and fresh vegetables.

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs such as parsley, mint, oregano, or dill. If you’re out of herbs, don’t worry. The feta itself provides plenty of a savory taste. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds before baking adds a subtle nutty flavor and a beautiful golden finish.  The feta bakes into the muffins, creating a creamy texture and rich, savory flavor in each bite.

If you’re a fan of Greek cuisine or just looking for an easy mini treat, these Savory Mini Feta Muffins are guaranteed to become a favourite! 🙂

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! 🙂

Savory Mini Feta Muffins

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These mini feta muffins are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with authentic Greek flavor. Made with feta, ricotta, and Greek yogurt. They're a simple make-ahead appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek

Servings 12 pieces

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 2 eggs large
• ⅔ cup ricotta or anthotyro cheese unsalted cheese
• 2 ½ tbsp greek yogurt
• 2 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
• 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
• pepper
• salt optional
• sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 180℃ (375℉)
• Grease a mini muffin tin with a little olive oil.
• In a large bowl, whisk the 2 eggs, and the 2 ½ tbsp greek yogurt until it turns smooth.
• Stir in the 1 cup feta cheese, ⅔ cup ricotta or anthotyro cheese, 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, 1 ½ tbsp fresh dill, 2 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour. Give it a good stir. Season with salt and pepper.
• Use a small Ice cream scoop to spoon the mixture into the mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each mini muffin.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool off a bit before serving.

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KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂