Description
Baked feta dip with fig jam and pecans delivers a creamy, sweet-savory spread perfect for your next gathering. Drizzle this warm, nutty appetizer over crisp crackers and watch your friends dive into pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ½ cup fig jam
- ½ cup pecans
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat your oven to 375°F, ensuring even heating for your delicious dip.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and combine 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup fig jam, ½ cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if you enjoy a spicy kick.
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients until they create a uniform, well-blended texture that promises amazing flavor.
- Transfer the mixture into a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet, smoothing the surface to ensure an even layer that will cook perfectly.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and warm, bubbling consistency.
- Carefully remove the dip from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the temperature to become more manageable.
- Sprinkle some fresh chopped herbs like parsley or thyme across the top for a burst of color and additional aromatic flavor.
- Serve immediately alongside sliced baguette, crisp crackers, or a selection of fresh vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoying your warm, decadent creation.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality feta cheese that crumbles easily for the smoothest texture and best flavor.
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dip.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your heat preference, or skip them entirely for a milder version.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or fresh vegetable sticks instead of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg