Description
A simple baked feta dish with tomatoes and herbs, resulting in a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (7 ounce) block feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Place the block of feta cheese in a small, oven-safe baking dish.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese in the dish.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and feta.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the ingredients.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and the feta is warm and slightly softened.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
- You can add a splash of lemon juice after baking for brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: baked feta, creamy feta, baked tomatoes, feta appetizer, easy dip