Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Mediterranean appetizer featuring creamy baked feta cheese topped with mixed olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. Perfect for serving warm with crusty bread or crackers for a flavorful party snack or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 block feta cheese (7–8 oz)
- 1/3 cup mixed olives (pitted)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnish & Serving
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the feta evenly.
- Prepare Feta and Toppings: Place the block of feta cheese in a small oven-safe dish or baking pan. Scatter the mixed olives and chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly around and over the feta to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Add Olive Oil and Seasonings: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta and toppings. Sprinkle with dried oregano, red pepper flakes if using for a spicy kick, and freshly ground black pepper to taste for seasoning.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden on the edges, indicating it’s melted and warmed through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a burst of color and fresh aroma. Serve warm alongside crusty bread or crackers for dipping and enjoying the melted feta and savory toppings.
Notes
- This dish is easily customizable—try adding roasted garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, or a drizzle of honey before baking for extra flavor.
- Best served warm immediately out of the oven for optimal taste and texture.
- To keep it gluten-free, serve without bread or choose gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
