Mediterranean Baked Feta Appetizer (Printable)

Warm baked feta cheese with cherry tomatoes, olives, herbs, and olive oil served with crusty bread.

# What's Needed:

→ 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
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ To Serve

12 - Crusty bread or pita

# 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 over the cheese and vegetables.
05 - Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20–25 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.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The feta softens into this spreadable consistency that feels indulgent despite being so simple
  • It comes together in minutes but looks like something from a restaurant kitchen
  • Everything cooks in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • The feta will not melt like mozzarella it just softens into this spreadable consistency, and that is exactly what you want
  • Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly
03 -
  • Let the feta come to room temperature before baking for more even cooking
  • Serve directly from the baking dish to keep everything warm

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