Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy and delicious baked feta recipe. Creamy feta cheese is baked until soft and golden, then paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and aromatic herbs for a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Bake:
- 1 block feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Feta Bake: Place the block of feta in a small baking dish. Scatter cherry tomatoes and olives around the feta. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the feta is soft and slightly golden, and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
Notes
- You can add sliced bell peppers or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- This dish also works well as a pasta topping—just stir the warm feta and veggies into cooked noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 dish
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
