Best 7 Fried Feta Recipes

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, FETA AND FRIED LEMON

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta with cool water to stop cooking and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts, if using, and toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until walnuts are toasted and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the walnuts to a small bowl (leaving the oil behind) and season with salt; set aside.
• Add shallots and lemon to the oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until both the shallots and lemons are totally softened and have begun to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes. Add capers and stir to coat in the oil, letting them sizzle a minute or two.
• Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. (Do not be alarmed at the amount of zucchini in the skillet; it will cook down by about half.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until much of the water has evaporated from the zucchini and it has totally softened, become translucent and is beginning to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. (This mixture should be very flavorful and lightly saucy.)
• Remove pan from heat and add pasta, tossing to coat. (If your skillet is very full, you can always transfer everything to a large bowl and toss to coat there.) Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and top with toasted walnuts, feta and herbs, finishing with a drizzle of olive oil.

SWISS CHARD, STIR FRIED, WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a wok heat the oil (medium heat).
• Add shallots; stir fry 1 minute or until just beginning to brown.
• Add Swiss Chard, toss and cover.
• Cook 2 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook about another minute.
• If there is any liqiud drain it off.
• Stir in the Feta cheese, cook 30 seconds or until it starts to melt.
• Add Pine nuts and season.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH FETA CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Dip mushroom slices in beaten egg, dredge them in bread crumbs to coat, and cook them in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Repeat until all mushrooms are cooked; drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
• Blend feta cheese and lemon juice in a blender. Stream water into feta mixture as it blends until you get a desirable consistency. Serve with mushrooms.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH FETA & FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Peel red skin potatoes and add to a large pot, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, and bring to a boil and cook about 15-20 minutes, until tip of a knife can be inserted into the center and easily released.Drain in colander, set aside to cool and can be sliced as needed. MAY ALSO USE 2 % MILK INSTEAD OF EVAPORATED MILK IF DESIRED.
• 2. While potatoes are cooling add olive oil to a large skillet then add in the sliced onions and mini pepper rings, saute until onions become translucent and begin to wilt slightly. Remove and set aside.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 X13 size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Then slice enough cooled potatoes to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/3 of the cooked peppers and onions, then top with about 1/3 of the feta cheese.
• 4. To make the sauce, add the butter to a large skillet or pot, then add in the wondra or all purpose flour, and stir or WHISK till flour and butter is blended together evenly over medium high heat. Add in the milk and water, and spices, whisk until mixture begins to thicken, & will coat the back of a spoon. Pour about 1/3 of sauce over the first layer of potatoes, then top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
• 5. Repeat until you have used all of the cheeses, peppers and onions, sauce & potatoes to fill the casserole dish.
• 6. Top with French Fried Onion Rings, then place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until potatoes are hot throughout, and bubbly along edges, and cheese is melted on top.NOTE: TO PREVENT ONION RINGS FROM OVER BROWNING, ADD THEM ON TOP DURING THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF BAKING IN OVEN IF DESIRED.

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON, FETA CHEESE, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook zucchini slices in batches until soft and lightly browned on each side, about 5 minutes per batch.
• Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Arrange zucchini on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

JAN'S PAN FRIED CHICKEN, BACON AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut the bacon - either streaky or back bacon into small 1cm cubes. (You could use diced pancetta, although it may be a bit too salty).
• Cut the chicken fillets into thin strips.
• Cut the feta into cubes.
• Pan fry the bacon until well cooked, the more caramelised, sticky bits in pan the better! (You may need to add a little oil to the pan if you use back bacon).
• Remove when cooked and set aside.
• Do not wash the pan at this stage, keep the nice brown sticky bits in the pan and use to fry the chicken. As the chicken has been thinly sliced it wont take long to cook through.
• Now put the bacon back in the pan on top of the chicken along with the feta cubes, lower the heat for a couple of minutes until the feta just begins to melt.
• Be careful not to overcook or it will look a mess!
• Serve straight away.

FRIED SMALL PEPPERS FILLED WITH FETA AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Roast the peppers over a flame or under the broiler until charred. Place in a bowl, cover tightly and allow to cool. Remove the skins and wipe the surface with paper towels.
• With the tip of a paring knife, make a lengthwise slit down the middle of each pepper and carefully pull out the seeds and membranes and remove the stems and seed pods at the top. Open the peppers up on your work surface.
• In a medium bowl beat together the egg yolk and the feta until amalgamated. Add the quinoa or the bulgur and the chopped herbs and stir together. Season with pepper (there's plenty of salt in the feta). Place a spoonful of filling down the middle of each pepper and fold the sides in over the filling, overlapping the edges.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide skillet. Place the flour on a plate. Lightly dredge the peppers in the flour. Fry the peppers gently until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Use tongs to turn them. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.