Mediterranean Baked Feta Appetizer (Printable)

Creamy feta cheese baked with tomatoes, olives, herbs, and olive oil. Served warm with bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz block feta cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

→ Olives & Aromatics

05 - 2 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
06 - 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

→ Pantry

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ To Serve

12 - Crusty bread or pita (gluten-free if needed)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place the feta block in the center of a small ovenproof dish or skillet.
03 - Surround the feta with cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, garlic, and olives.
04 - Sprinkle the oregano, thyme, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using) over the cheese and vegetables.
05 - Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the feta is soft and lightly golden, and the tomatoes are blistered.
07 - Remove from the oven, top with fresh lemon zest, and serve immediately with warm bread or pita.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a professional kitchen
  • The combination of warm creamy feta and sweet burst tomatoes is completely addictive
  • Everyone can customize their own perfect bite with the assorted vegetables and herbs
02 -
  • The feta will not melt completely but become soft and spreadable which is exactly what you want
  • Every oven is different so check at 20 minutes you want the tomatoes blistered not burnt
  • This needs to be served immediately while that cheese is still warm and spoonable
03 -
  • Use a dish that is just big enough to hold everything snugly so the flavors concentrate
  • Let the dish rest for about 2 minutes after baking before adding the lemon zest

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