Description
Greek Baked Feta brings Mediterranean sunshine right to your kitchen table, melting creamy cheese with tomatoes into a simple yet crowd-pleasing starter that sparks conversation and satisfies hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces feta
- 1 cup olives, pitted
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 handful fresh chopped parsley
- 1 French bread or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, creating the perfect warm environment for this delightful appetizer.
- Place the entire 8-ounce feta block directly into a small baking dish, positioning it as the centerpiece of your creation.
- Carefully arrange 1 cup of pitted olives and ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes around the feta, creating a colorful and flavorful landscape.
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and combine them with ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper into the olive oil mixture, whisking to blend the seasonings thoroughly.
- Pour the herbed olive oil mixture evenly over the feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, ensuring every ingredient gets a delicious coating.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350-degree oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the feta to soften.
- Switch your oven to broil and cook for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top without burning.
- Remove from the oven and shower the dish with a handful of freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately with sliced French bread or crispy crostini, perfect for scooping up the warm, herb-infused cheese and accompaniments.
Notes
- Fresh herbs make a big difference, so try to use high-quality, recently dried or fresh herbs for maximum flavor.
- Olives can be swapped with roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts if preferred, keeping the Mediterranean vibe.
- Serve immediately after broiling to enjoy the feta when it’s warm and slightly melted, creating the perfect creamy texture.
- For a lower-fat version, reduce olive oil to 1/4 cup and use a reduced-fat feta cheese block.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg