Description
Mediterranean Baked Feta dances with zesty olives and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a rustic appetizer that whisks your taste buds straight to coastal Greece. Serve this warm, tangy dish with crusty bread and watch your friends devour every delicious morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200g feta cheese
- 100g olives
- 50g sun-dried tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat your oven to exactly 180°C (350°F) for perfect baking conditions.
- Select a ceramic baking dish that comfortably fits the 200g block of feta cheese.
- Position the entire 200g feta cheese block centrally in the dish.
- Carefully scatter the 100g olives and 50g sun-dried tomatoes around the cheese.
- Generously drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil across all ingredients, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and ½ teaspoon black pepper uniformly over the surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven for precisely 20 minutes until the feta turns soft and slightly golden.
- Remove the dish and let it rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize the temperature.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and delicately distribute them across the baked cheese for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, creamy feta cheese for the best melting texture and rich flavor.
- Drain sun-dried tomatoes well to prevent excess liquid in the baking dish.
- Use fresh basil leaves right before serving to maintain their vibrant color and aromatic punch.
- Serve this dish immediately with crusty bread or pita to soak up the delicious olive oil and cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 573 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1520 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg