Baked Feta
Baked Feta is the appetizer you never knew you needed! Bold flavor, irresistible texture, and a few minutes of prep for easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese block-style
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved (about 5–6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven & Prep the Dish: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pour 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil into a small round or square oven-safe baking dish and tilt the dish to coat the bottom evenly.
- Assemble the Ingredients: Place the 8 ounces feta cheese block in the center of the baking dish. Scatter the halved 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives in the dish around the feta. Sprinkle the 3 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper evenly over the entire dish so every bite gets flavor. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over the feta and vegetables.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, until the feta is softened and the tomatoes are juicy and starting to burst.
- Broil: Switch the oven to broil and cook for 2 minutes to lightly caramelize the top. Watch closely so it doesn’t scorch.
- Finish & Serve: Remove carefully from the oven and drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey. Serve immediately with crusty bread, crostini, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Make-Ahead: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep ingredients in the baking dish several hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until warmed through. The feta may not be as silky as day one but still delicious.
Freezing: Not recommended.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 308cal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Sugar: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg